The Global Shark Attack File records 16 shark attacks in Bermuda between 1926 and 1981. Of those, 2 were fatal (12.5%). The species most often involved is the dusky shark.
How many shark attacks have been recorded in Bermuda?▾
The Global Shark Attack File records 16 shark attacks in Bermuda, of which 2 were fatal.
What is the shark attack fatality rate in Bermuda?▾
12.5% of recorded shark attacks in Bermuda are fatal, compared with a global average of 21.2%.
Which shark species are most often involved in attacks in Bermuda?▾
Based on incident records, the species most frequently identified in Bermuda attacks are Dusky Shark, Blacktip Shark, Blue Shark.
What activities are most associated with shark attacks in Bermuda?▾
Spearfishing accounts for the largest share of recorded incidents in Bermuda, with 3 cases logged.
Where does this shark attack data come from?▾
All figures are derived from the Global Shark Attack File (GSAF), a non-profit database of shark-human incident records. Shark Data Lab cleans, geocodes, and aggregates the GSAF dataset for analysis.
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