List of all shark attacks in Wakayama Prefecture
Fatal Attacks
1
Unprovoked Attacks
2
Total Attacks
2
There have been a total of 2 shark attacks in Wakayama Prefecture. Out of those, 1 have unfortunately been fatal which brings the percentage of fatal attacks to 50.00%. 2 attacks came out of the blue while 0 have been provoked by humans.
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Unprovoked
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Non Fatal
| Location | Date | Time | Species | Activity | Injury | Fatal | Person |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Susami | 14-07-2004 | Longfin mako shark, 3.5 m [11.5'], 350-kg [772-lb] | Fishing for squid aboard the trawler Shikishima-Maru when the shark leapt into the boat | Suffered broken ribs when the shark's tail fin slammed into his chest | NO | 51yo Yuji Torimi | |
| Isonoura Beach, Wakayama City | 14h30 | Blue shark, 3 m [10'] | Swimming | FATAL, left thigh bitten | YES | 13 or 18yo Akira Tuchiya |
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