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Last Shark Attack in Libya

The most recent recorded shark attack in Libya occurred on 1896-1913 at Kirinaiki. The incident was fatal and involved an unidentified shark. The victim was sponge diving at the time of the incident.

Date
~ 1896-1913 (estimated)
Location
Kirinaiki
Outcome
Fatal
Species
Unidentified
Activity
Sponge diving
Victim
a diver from Kalymnos

What happened

FATAL

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Previous recorded incidents in Libya

Frequently Asked Questions

When was the last shark attack in Libya?
The most recent recorded shark attack in Libya was on 1896-1913, at Kirinaiki.
Was the latest shark attack in Libya fatal?
Yes — the most recent recorded incident at Kirinaiki was fatal.

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