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Shark Attacks in Ecuador

The Global Shark Attack File records 11 shark attacks in Ecuador between 1954 and 2023. Of those, 0 were fatal (0.0%). The species most often involved is the galapagos shark.

Last recorded shark attack in EcuadorJuly 4, 2023 · Mosquera IsletView details →

Total recorded

11

Fatal

0

Fatality rate

0.0%

Global avg 21.2%

Years covered

1954–2023

Recorded incidents by year

Peak 1 (1954)Avg 1.0
1954: 11959: 12007: 12008: 12009: 12011: 12013: 12015: 12018: 12021: 12023: 1Average: 1.0 per year
195420112023
11 years of data, 1954–2023
Shark attacks in Ecuador per year, 1954–2023
YearAttacks
19541
19591
20071
20081
20091
20111
20131
20151
20181
20211
20231

Species most often involved in Ecuador

SpeciesRecorded incidents
Galapagos Shark4

Counts based on the species field in the Global Shark Attack File. Species identification in incident reports is not always reliable.

Activities most associated with incidents

  • Surfing4
  • Snorkeling3
  • Diving1
  • Washed overboard into school of fish1
  • Tuna fishing, standing on stern platform that was submerged by waves1

Recent recorded incidents in Ecuador

Frequently Asked Questions

How many shark attacks have been recorded in Ecuador?
The Global Shark Attack File records 11 shark attacks in Ecuador, of which 0 were fatal.
What is the shark attack fatality rate in Ecuador?
0.0% of recorded shark attacks in Ecuador are fatal, compared with a global average of 21.2%.
Which shark species are most often involved in attacks in Ecuador?
Based on incident records, the species most frequently identified in Ecuador attacks are Galapagos Shark.
What activities are most associated with shark attacks in Ecuador?
Surfing accounts for the largest share of recorded incidents in Ecuador, with 4 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.