How many shark attacks were there in 2008?
There were 59 shark attacks around the world last year, compared to 71 in 2007. George Burgess, an ichthyologist and director of the International Shark Attack File, which is housed at the University of Florida’s Museum of Natural History, said there were four fatal attacks in 2008, which is about average.
When was the last fatal shark attack in Australia?
1963
The last fatal shark attack on a Sydney beach was in 1963 at Sugarloaf Bay. Last year there were three fatal shark attacks in Australia, including two in New South Wales, according to the Taronga Conservation Society.
How many fatal shark attacks have there been in Australia?
Australia’s total of 12 unprovoked incidents was lower than the most recent five-year annual average of 16 incidents for the region. Six bites occurred in New South Wales, two of which were fatal. Four bites occurred in Western Australia, one of which was fatal. Single incidents occurred in Queensland and Victoria.
How many shark attacks were there in 2009?
Number of unprovoked shark attacks worldwide from 2000 to 2020
| Characteristic | Total Attacks | Fatal |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 68 | 7 |
| 2010 | 82 | 6 |
| 2011 | 79 | 13 |
| 2012 | 83 | 7 |
Where was the latest shark attack in Australia?
Australian authorities are still searching for the great white shark, with swimmers banned from the water and most city beaches shut after Wednesday’s attack. Mr Nellist – who was a diving instructor – was mauled by a great white shark just off Little Bay in east Sydney.
How many shark attacks were there in Australia in 2019?
Although no fatalities were recorded in 2019, shark attacks were no less common. There were 17 confirmed unprovoked shark encounters that resulted in injury to 14 people.