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List of all shark attacks in vanuatu

Fatal Attacks

9

Unprovoked Attacks

12

Total Attacks

14

There have been a total of 14 shark attacks in VANUATU. Out of those, 9 have unfortunately been fatal which brings the percentage of fatal attacks to 64.29%. 12 attacks came out of the blue while 2 have been provoked by humans.

Provoked

Unprovoked

Fatal

Non Fatal

LocationDateTimeSpeciesActivityInjuryFatalPerson
Ranon, Ambryn 31-12-1977 SwimmingFATALYES Vanuatu Weekly Hebdomadaire
Island of Paam'a 31-12-1964 FATAL. Said to have been killed by sorcerers that turned themselves into sharks. The alleged sorcerers were taken into custody by authorities but released due to lack of evidence.YES 3 males
Lelepa Island 30-09-1961 Two shark's teeth recovered from canoePaddling outrigger canoeNo injury to occupant, canoe bitten & overturned by sharkNO male from Lelepa Island
Bay of Yago, Espiritu Santo Island 20-02-1835 BathingFATALYES John McKeig
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