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Shark Attacks in South Korea

The Global Shark Attack File records 8 shark attacks in South Korea between 1959 and 2010. Of those, 6 were fatal (75.0%). The species most often involved is the white shark.

Last recorded shark attack in South KoreaAugust 9, 2010 · Jeju IslandView details →

Total recorded

8

Fatal

6

Fatality rate

75.0%

Global avg 21.2%

Years covered

1959–2010

Recorded incidents by year

Peak 1 (1959)Avg 1.0
1959: 11981: 11986: 11988: 11995: 11996: 12005: 12010: 1Average: 1.0 per year
195919952010
8 years of data, 1959–2010
Shark attacks in South Korea per year, 1959–2010
YearAttacks
19591
19811
19861
19881
19951
19961
20051
20101

Species most often involved in South Korea

SpeciesRecorded incidents
White Shark3

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

  • Shell diving3
  • Swimming2
  • Diving1
  • Diving for abalone1
  • Shell Diving1

Recent recorded incidents in South Korea

Frequently Asked Questions

How many shark attacks have been recorded in South Korea?
The Global Shark Attack File records 8 shark attacks in South Korea, of which 6 were fatal.
What is the shark attack fatality rate in South Korea?
75.0% of recorded shark attacks in South Korea are fatal, compared with a global average of 21.2%.
Which shark species are most often involved in attacks in South Korea?
Based on incident records, the species most frequently identified in South Korea attacks are White Shark.
What activities are most associated with shark attacks in South Korea?
Shell diving accounts for the largest share of recorded incidents in South Korea, with 3 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.