The Global Shark Attack File records 32 shark attacks in Jamaica between 1753 and 2025. Of those, 17 were fatal (53.1%). The species most often involved is the tiger shark.
How many shark attacks have been recorded in Jamaica?▾
The Global Shark Attack File records 32 shark attacks in Jamaica, of which 17 were fatal.
What is the shark attack fatality rate in Jamaica?▾
53.1% of recorded shark attacks in Jamaica are fatal, compared with a global average of 21.2%.
Which shark species are most often involved in attacks in Jamaica?▾
Based on incident records, the species most frequently identified in Jamaica attacks are Tiger Shark.
What activities are most associated with shark attacks in Jamaica?▾
Spearfishing accounts for the largest share of recorded incidents in Jamaica, with 5 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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