The Global Shark Attack File records 66 shark attacks in Reunion between 1904 and 2024. Of those, 34 were fatal (51.5%). The species most often involved is the bull shark.
How many shark attacks have been recorded in Reunion?▾
The Global Shark Attack File records 66 shark attacks in Reunion, of which 34 were fatal.
What is the shark attack fatality rate in Reunion?▾
51.5% of recorded shark attacks in Reunion are fatal, compared with a global average of 21.2%.
Which shark species are most often involved in attacks in Reunion?▾
Based on incident records, the species most frequently identified in Reunion attacks are Bull Shark, Tiger Shark, White Shark.
What activities are most associated with shark attacks in Reunion?▾
Surfing accounts for the largest share of recorded incidents in Reunion, with 22 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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