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Shark Attacks in Libya

The Global Shark Attack File records 6 shark attacks in Libya between 1888 and 2017. Of those, 3 were fatal (50.0%). The species most often involved is the blue shark.

Total recorded

6

Fatal

3

Fatality rate

50.0%

Global avg 21.2%

Years covered

1888–2017

Recorded incidents by year

Peak 2 (1899)Avg 1.3
1888: 11899: 21917: 12017: 1Average: 1.3 per year
18882017
4 years of data, 1888–2017
Shark attacks in Libya per year, 1888–2017
YearAttacks
18881
18992
19171
20171

Species most often involved in Libya

SpeciesRecorded incidents
Blue Shark1

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

  • Sponge diving3
  • 2 boats capsized1
  • Diving for sponges1
  • Diving1

Recent recorded incidents in Libya

Frequently Asked Questions

How many shark attacks have been recorded in Libya?
The Global Shark Attack File records 6 shark attacks in Libya, of which 3 were fatal.
What is the shark attack fatality rate in Libya?
50.0% of recorded shark attacks in Libya are fatal, compared with a global average of 21.2%.
Which shark species are most often involved in attacks in Libya?
Based on incident records, the species most frequently identified in Libya attacks are Blue Shark.
What activities are most associated with shark attacks in Libya?
Sponge diving accounts for the largest share of recorded incidents in Libya, 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.