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Shark Attacks in Palau

The Global Shark Attack File records 5 shark attacks in Palau between 1963 and 1973. Of those, 0 were fatal (0.0%). The species most often involved is the tiger shark.

Last recorded shark attack in PalauJanuary 1, 1973 · Aulong ChannelView details →

Total recorded

5

Fatal

0

Fatality rate

0.0%

Global avg 21.2%

Years covered

1963–1973

Recorded incidents by year

Peak 2 (1973)Avg 1.3
1963: 11965: 11970: 11973: 2Average: 1.3 per year
19631973
4 years of data, 1963–1973
Shark attacks in Palau per year, 1963–1973
YearAttacks
19631
19651
19701
19732

Species most often involved in Palau

SpeciesRecorded incidents
Tiger Shark2
Grey Reef 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

  • Scuba diving (submerged)1
  • Scuba diving & U/W photography1
  • Spearfishing1
  • Walking on reef1
  • Fishing1

Recent recorded incidents in Palau

Frequently Asked Questions

How many shark attacks have been recorded in Palau?
The Global Shark Attack File records 5 shark attacks in Palau, of which 0 were fatal.
What is the shark attack fatality rate in Palau?
0.0% of recorded shark attacks in Palau are fatal, compared with a global average of 21.2%.
Which shark species are most often involved in attacks in Palau?
Based on incident records, the species most frequently identified in Palau attacks are Tiger Shark, Grey Reef Shark.
What activities are most associated with shark attacks in Palau?
Scuba diving (submerged) accounts for the largest share of recorded incidents in Palau, with 1 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.