Shark Attacks in Tonga: Statistics & History | Shark Data Lab
Shark Attacks in Tonga
The Global Shark Attack File records 18 shark attacks in Tonga between 1852 and 2012. Of those, 6 were fatal (33.3%). The species most often involved is the tiger shark.
How many shark attacks have been recorded in Tonga?▾
The Global Shark Attack File records 18 shark attacks in Tonga, of which 6 were fatal.
What is the shark attack fatality rate in Tonga?▾
33.3% of recorded shark attacks in Tonga are fatal, compared with a global average of 21.1%.
Which shark species are most often involved in attacks in Tonga?▾
Based on incident records, the species most frequently identified in Tonga attacks are Tiger Shark, Grey Reef Shark, Bull Shark.
What activities are most associated with shark attacks in Tonga?▾
Swimming accounts for the largest share of recorded incidents in Tonga, 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.
30 nautical miles offshoreFatal
2004-04-12· Five men on makeshift raft after their 10 m fishing boat capsized and sank in rough seas. Survivors rescued after 7.5 hours in the water· Questionable Incident
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