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Daily-aggregated coverage from global news sources, automatically classified and linked to known incidents.
- May 31, 2026· Sardaigne, Italy
Shark Attack on French Tourist in Sardinia, May 2026
On 31 May 2026, a French tourist was attacked by a shark while swimming off the coast of Sardinia, Italy. According to reporting published the following day, the individual sustained multiple bites during the incident. One source indicated that the victim reported being bitten…
Synthesised from 2 sources · Corse Matin, Orange Actualités
- May 24, 2026· Great Barrier Reef, AustraliaFatal
Fatal Shark Attack at the Great Barrier Reef, Australia — May 2026
On 24 May 2026, a man was fatally attacked by a shark at the Great Barrier Reef in northeastern Australia. One source identified the victim as a fisherman. The attack resulted in the man's death; no further details regarding the victim's age, the specific location within the r…
Synthesised from 5 sources · The Telegraph, gCaptain, BreakingNews.ie and 2 more
- May 25, 2026· Galveston, United States
Teenager Bitten by Shark Offshore Galveston, Texas — May 25, 2026
On May 25, 2026 — Memorial Day — a teenager sustained a shark bite in offshore waters near Galveston, Texas, in the Gulf of Mexico. Multiple sources, including the U.S. Coast Guard, confirmed the incident. Two sources identified the victim as 17 years old; no further demograph…
Synthesised from 20 sources · Corpus Christi Caller-Times, Yahoo, Dallas Express and 12 more
- May 24, 2026· Queensland coast, AustraliaFatal
Fatal Shark Attack off Queensland Coast, Australia – May 2026
A man was fatally attacked by a shark off the Queensland coast of Australia on 24 May 2026. Both sources covering the incident confirm the attack resulted in the victim's death. No further details regarding the victim's age, the specific location, the activity being undertaken…
Synthesised from 2 sources · Minute Mirror, Yahoo
- May 24, 2026· Hull Heads, Far North Queensland, AustraliaFatal
Fatal Shark Attack at Hull Heads, Far North Queensland – 24 May 2026
On 24 May 2026, a 39-year-old man died following a shark attack at Kennedy Shoal, near Hull Heads in Far North Queensland, Australia. Emergency services were alerted and responded to the Hull River boat ramp following reports of the incident. The victim did not survive. No sha…
Synthesised from 8 sources · facebook.com, RNZ, Brisbane Times and 5 more
- May 19, 2026· Assateague, United States
Shark Bite Incident at Assateague, United States – May 19, 2026
A shark bite incident involving a surfer occurred at Assateague on May 19, 2026. According to reporting from two sources published on May 19 and May 20, 2026, the surfer observed a shark breach prior to being bitten. The incident was non-fatal.
Synthesised from 2 sources · Baltimore Sun, thebanner.com
- Jan 19, 2026· Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Shark Attack on Surfer at Manly, Sydney, 19 January 2026
On 19 January 2026, a 27-year-old man sustained a bite wound to the chest during a shark attack at Manly, a coastal suburb of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. The victim was transported to hospital for treatment; the attack was non-fatal. No shark species was identified in…
Synthesised from 4 sources · The Guardian — Sharks, People.com, Yahoo and 1 more
- Jan 18, 2026· Nielsen Park Vaucluse Sydney Harbour, AustraliaFatal
Fatal Bull Shark Attack on 12-Year-Old at Nielsen Park, Sydney Harbour (January 2026)
On 18 January 2026, a 12-year-old male, Nico Antic, was attacked by a bull shark (*Carcharhinus leucas*) while jumping from rocks into the water at Nielsen Park, Vaucluse, in Sydney Harbour, Australia. The attack occurred near Shark Beach within the park. The victim sustained…
Synthesised from 2 sources · The Guardian — Sharks
- Jun 23, 2025· Hilton Head Island, United States
Shark Bite Reported at Coligny Beach, Hilton Head Island – June 2025
On June 23, 2025, a shark bite incident was reported at Coligny Beach on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. Local officials confirmed the event, which was covered by regional media the following day. No details regarding the victim's identity, age, sex, or the nature of any i…
Synthesised from 2 sources · WJCL, Hilton Head Island Packet
- May 16, 2026· Horseshoe Reef Rottnest Island, AustraliaFatal
Fatal White Shark Attack on Spearfisherman at Horseshoe Reef, Rottnest Island — 16 May 2026
On 16 May 2026, Steven Mattaboni, a 38-year-old surveyor from Perth, Western Australia, died following a shark attack at Horseshoe Reef off Rottnest Island. The incident occurred at approximately 9:55 am while Mattaboni was participating in a members-only pelagic pairs spearfi…
Synthesised from 33 sources · PerthNow, The Age, Brisbane Times and 20 more
- May 17, 2026· Assateague State Park, United States
Shark Bite Incident Reported at Assateague State Park, Maryland (May 2026)
A shark bite incident was reported at Assateague State Park, a barrier island park located along the Maryland coast near Ocean City, on or around May 17–18, 2026. The victim, identified in reports as Brendan Oster, was a surfer who sustained bite wounds to his right hand and s…
Synthesised from 10 sources · WGMD, Baltimore Sun, WGMD – The Talk of Delmarva and 4 more
- May 16, 2026· Western Australia coast, AustraliaFatal
Fatal Shark Attack Off the Western Australia Coast (May 2026)
On 16 May 2026, a man died following a shark attack in waters off the Western Australia coast. The incident was recorded as fatal, with two independent sources reporting the death on the same date. One source identified the shark involved as a great white shark (*Carcharodon c…
Synthesised from 2 sources · Firstpost, Latest news from Azerbaijan
- May 17, 2026· Perth, Australia
Fatal Shark Attack on Spearfisher Near Perth, Australia – May 2026
On 17 May 2026, a fatal shark attack occurred near Perth, Western Australia. The victim, described in reporting as a father, was engaged in spearfishing at the time of the incident. No further details regarding the victim's age, sex, or the exact location of the attack were av…
Synthesised from 2 sources · Australian Broadcasting Corporation, RNZ
- May 16, 2026· western Australia, Australia
Man Critically Injured in Shark Attack in Western Australia (May 2026)
On 16 May 2026, a man sustained critical injuries in a shark attack occurring in Western Australia. The victim required emergency medical attention following the incident and was reported to be in critical condition. No further details regarding the precise location, the victi…
Synthesised from 4 sources · SBS Australia, NZ Herald, The Australian and 1 more
- Feb 22, 2026· Château Royal beach, Nouméa, New CaledoniaFatal
Fatal Shark Attack Near Château Royal Beach, Nouméa, New Caledonia — February 2026
On 22 February 2026, a fatal shark attack occurred in the waters near Château Royal beach in Nouméa, New Caledonia. The victim, reported to be a male windsurfer, died as a result of the attack. No further details regarding the victim's age or the shark species involved were co…
Synthesised from 2 sources · Les Nouvelles Calédoniennes, Outre-mer La 1ère
- Feb 22, 2026· Nouvelle-Calédonie, FranceFatal
Fatal Shark Attack on Water-Sports Practitioner in New Caledonia — February 2026
On 22 February 2026, a fatal shark attack occurred in New Caledonia, a French territory in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. The victim died as a result of injuries sustained during the incident. No information regarding the victim's age or sex was made available in reporting at…
Synthesised from 5 sources · Le Parisien, Le Monde.fr, Le Dauphiné Libéré and 2 more
Feb 22, 2026· Anse Vata near Point Magnin, New CaledoniaFatalFatal Bull Shark Attack on Wing Foiler at Anse Vata, Noumea, New Caledonia (February 2026)
On 22 February 2026, a 55-year-old male wing foiler was fatally attacked by a shark in the waters of Anse Vata near Point Magnin, Noumea, New Caledonia (approximately 22.2975°S, 166.4581°E). The victim sustained deep wounds to both the arms and legs. The attack proved fatal. T…
Synthesised from 1 source · RTL.fr
- Jan 9, 2026· Virgin Islands, United StatesFatal
Fatal Suspected Shark Attack in the Virgin Islands (January 2026)
On January 9, 2026, a woman from Minnesota died following a suspected shark attack in the Virgin Islands, a United States territory located in the northeastern Caribbean Sea. Two news sources reported the incident on the same date, both describing the event as a suspected shar…
Synthesised from 2 sources · 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS, St. Cloud Times
- Jan 9, 2026· St. Croix, United StatesFatal
Fatal Shark Attack on Woman Snorkelling at St. Croix, January 2026
On 9 January 2026, a woman died following a suspected shark attack in the waters off St. Croix, a United States Virgin Island located in the northeastern Caribbean Sea. The incident was fatal, and two of the three reporting sources indicated that the victim sustained the loss…
Synthesised from 3 sources · DIVE Magazine, Boston 25 News, KIRO 7 News Seattle
- Nov 5, 2025· Hanalei Bay, Kaua'i, United States
Lifeguard Bitten by Shark at Hanalei Bay, Kaua'i – November 2025
On November 5, 2025, a lifeguard employed on the island of Kaua'i, Hawaiʻi, sustained a shark bite while at Hanalei Bay. The injured lifeguard was subsequently transported to a hospital for medical treatment. No additional details regarding the victim's age, sex, the activity…
Synthesised from 2 sources · KHON2, Kauai Now
- Sep 6, 2025· Sydney, AustraliaFatal
Fatal Shark Attack at Sydney Beach, Australia – September 2025
A fatal shark attack occurred at a beach in the Sydney area of Australia on 6 September 2025. Authorities responded to the incident by deploying drones and a helicopter to the affected coastal waters. The beach involved is described as a popular one within the Sydney region.
Synthesised from 2 sources · Le Nouvel Obs, Reuters
- Sep 2, 2025· Florida, United States
Shark Bite Injures 8-Year-Old Boy in Florida, September 2025
On September 2, 2025, an eight-year-old boy was bitten by a shark in Florida, sustaining serious injuries that required surgery. Reporting indicated that the child lost a significant amount of blood as a result of the attack, and medical treatment focused on preserving the inj…
Synthesised from 4 sources · Ouest-France, Sud Ouest, The Palm Beach Post and 1 more
- Jul 22, 2025· Hollywood Beach, United States
Shark Attack at Hollywood Beach, Florida — July 22, 2025
On July 22, 2025, a male victim was bitten by a shark in the waters off Hollywood Beach, located in South Florida. Fire rescue personnel responded to the scene, and the victim was subsequently transported to a hospital for treatment. One source identified the victim as a Canad…
Synthesised from 4 sources · CBS News, NBC 6 South Florida
- Sep 3, 2025· Key Largo, United States
Shark Attack on 8-Year-Old Boy off Key Largo, Florida — September 2025
On September 3, 2025, an 8-year-old boy was bitten by a shark in the waters off Key Largo, Florida. Following the incident, the boy was airlifted to a hospital in Miami for medical treatment. No information regarding the shark species involved was reported across available sou…
Synthesised from 3 sources · CBS News, NBC 6 South Florida
- Jul 8, 2025· New Smyrna Beach, Florida, United States
Shark Bite at New Smyrna Beach, Florida — July 8, 2025
On July 8, 2025, a surfer was bitten by a shark off New Smyrna Beach, Florida. The victim survived the incident and was transported to a hospital for medical treatment. No details regarding the victim's age or sex were reported.
Synthesised from 2 sources · CBS News, 6abc Philadelphia
- Jun 11, 2025· Florida, United States
9-Year-Old Girl Suffers Severe Hand Injury in Florida Shark Attack (June 2025)
On June 11, 2025, a 9-year-old girl was bitten by a shark off a Florida beach, sustaining a severe injury to her hand. Family members reported that the hand was largely torn off in the incident. The victim survived the attack. No information regarding the shark species involve…
Synthesised from 3 sources · NBC 6 South Florida, NBC News, WFLA
- Jun 12, 2025· Boca Grande, Florida, United States
Shark Attack Injures 9-Year-Old Girl Near Boca Grande, Florida (June 2025)
On June 12, 2025, a 9-year-old girl sustained serious injuries in a shark attack near Boca Grande, Florida, a barrier island community located along the southwestern Gulf Coast. The incident occurred while the child was snorkeling in waters off the area. Officials confirmed th…
Synthesised from 2 sources · CBS News, FOX 13 Tampa Bay
- Dec 22, 2025· California, United States
Swimmer Reported Missing After Suspected Shark Attack in California (December 2025)
On December 22, 2025, a swimmer was reported missing off the coast of California following a suspected shark attack. Search and rescue operations were launched but were subsequently suspended. The sex, age, and identity of the victim were not publicly confirmed in available re…
Synthesised from 2 sources · SURFER Magazine, NBC News
- Jan 10, 2026· Monterey Bay, United StatesFatal
Fatal Shark Attack on Triathlete Erica Fox in Monterey Bay, January 2026
On January 10, 2026, a fatal shark attack occurred in Monterey Bay, California, United States. The victim was identified as Erica Fox, a triathlete who was swimming in the bay at the time of the incident. Local sheriff's authorities confirmed the fatal nature of the attack, an…
Synthesised from 2 sources · The Desert Sun, San Luis Obispo Tribune
- Dec 30, 2025· California, United StatesFatal
Fatal Shark Attack on Triathlete in California (December 2025)
On December 30, 2025, a fatal shark attack involving a triathlete was reported in California, in the Pacific Ocean. Authorities launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Synthesised from 2 sources · RMC Sport, Ouest-France