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Shark Attacks in Senegal

The Global Shark Attack File records 11 shark attacks in Senegal between 1947 and 2007. Of those, 3 were fatal (27.3%). The species most often involved is the lemon shark.

Last recorded shark attack in SenegalJune 30, 2007View details →

Total recorded

11

Fatal

3

Fatality rate

27.3%

Global avg 21.2%

Years covered

1947–2007

Recorded incidents by year

Peak 2 (1960)Avg 1.1
1947: 11948: 11956: 11960: 21961: 11962: 11964: 11967: 11998: 12007: 1Average: 1.1 per year
194719622007
10 years of data, 1947–2007
Shark attacks in Senegal per year, 1947–2007
YearAttacks
19471
19481
19561
19602
19611
19621
19641
19671
19981
20071

Species most often involved in Senegal

SpeciesRecorded incidents
Lemon Shark1
Tiger 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

  • Beach seine netting2
  • Murder1
  • Fishing1
  • Free diving for shell1
  • Skindiving, fish at belt1

Recent recorded incidents in Senegal

Frequently Asked Questions

How many shark attacks have been recorded in Senegal?
The Global Shark Attack File records 11 shark attacks in Senegal, of which 3 were fatal.
What is the shark attack fatality rate in Senegal?
27.3% of recorded shark attacks in Senegal are fatal, compared with a global average of 21.2%.
Which shark species are most often involved in attacks in Senegal?
Based on incident records, the species most frequently identified in Senegal attacks are Lemon Shark, Tiger Shark.
What activities are most associated with shark attacks in Senegal?
Beach seine netting accounts for the largest share of recorded incidents in Senegal, with 2 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.