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Shark Attacks in Seychelles

The Global Shark Attack File records 10 shark attacks in Seychelles between 1800 and 2023. Of those, 5 were fatal (50.0%). The species most often involved is the white shark.

Last recorded shark attack in SeychellesMarch 1, 2023View details →

Total recorded

10

Fatal

5

Fatality rate

50.0%

Global avg 21.2%

Years covered

1800–2023

Recorded incidents by year

Peak 2 (2011)Avg 1.1
1800: 11963: 12005: 12007: 12011: 22013: 12019: 12023: 1Average: 1.1 per year
180020112023
8 years of data, 1800–2023
Shark attacks in Seychelles per year, 1800–2023
YearAttacks
18001
19631
20051
20071
20112
20131
20191
20231

Species most often involved in Seychelles

SpeciesRecorded incidents
White Shark1
Lemon Shark1
Bull 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

  • Snorkeling2
  • Fishing1
  • Free diving1
  • Swimming or Snorkeling1
  • Swimming from capsized pirogue1

Recent recorded incidents in Seychelles

Frequently Asked Questions

How many shark attacks have been recorded in Seychelles?
The Global Shark Attack File records 10 shark attacks in Seychelles, of which 5 were fatal.
What is the shark attack fatality rate in Seychelles?
50.0% of recorded shark attacks in Seychelles are fatal, compared with a global average of 21.2%.
Which shark species are most often involved in attacks in Seychelles?
Based on incident records, the species most frequently identified in Seychelles attacks are White Shark, Lemon Shark, Bull Shark.
What activities are most associated with shark attacks in Seychelles?
Snorkeling accounts for the largest share of recorded incidents in Seychelles, 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.