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Shark Attacks in Thailand

The Global Shark Attack File records 13 shark attacks in Thailand between 1966 and 2024. Of those, 3 were fatal (23.1%). The species most often involved is the bull shark.

Last recorded shark attack in ThailandNovember 29, 2024 · Khao Lak BeachView details →

Total recorded

13

Fatal

3

Fatality rate

23.1%

Global avg 21.2%

Years covered

1966–2024

Recorded incidents by year

Peak 2 (2018)Avg 1.2
1966: 11979: 12000: 12001: 12005: 12015: 12018: 22020: 22021: 12022: 12024: 1Average: 1.2 per year
196620152024
11 years of data, 1966–2024
Shark attacks in Thailand per year, 1966–2024
YearAttacks
19661
19791
20001
20011
20051
20151
20182
20202
20211
20221
20241

Species most often involved in Thailand

SpeciesRecorded incidents
Bull 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

  • Swimming4
  • Playing1
  • Moving captive shark1
  • Wading1
  • Removing shark from net1

Recent recorded incidents in Thailand

Frequently Asked Questions

How many shark attacks have been recorded in Thailand?
The Global Shark Attack File records 13 shark attacks in Thailand, of which 3 were fatal.
What is the shark attack fatality rate in Thailand?
23.1% of recorded shark attacks in Thailand are fatal, compared with a global average of 21.2%.
Which shark species are most often involved in attacks in Thailand?
Based on incident records, the species most frequently identified in Thailand attacks are Bull Shark.
What activities are most associated with shark attacks in Thailand?
Swimming accounts for the largest share of recorded incidents in Thailand, with 4 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.