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Shark Attacks in Turkey

The Global Shark Attack File records 12 shark attacks in Turkey between 1848 and 1971. Of those, 3 were fatal (25.0%). The species most often involved is the white shark.

Last recorded shark attack in TurkeyJuly 4, 1967 · Kucukada IslandView details →

Total recorded

12

Fatal

3

Fatality rate

25.0%

Global avg 21.2%

Years covered

1848–1971

Recorded incidents by year

Peak 1 (1848)Avg 1.0
1848: 11929: 11930: 11931: 11934: 11937: 11938: 11958: 11959: 11962: 11967: 11971: 1Average: 1.0 per year
184819381971
12 years of data, 1848–1971
Shark attacks in Turkey per year, 1848–1971
YearAttacks
18481
19291
19301
19311
19341
19371
19381
19581
19591
19621
19671
19711

Species most often involved in Turkey

SpeciesRecorded incidents
White 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

  • Fishing5
  • Swimming3
  • Spearfishing1
  • Fishing boat1

Recent recorded incidents in Turkey

Frequently Asked Questions

How many shark attacks have been recorded in Turkey?
The Global Shark Attack File records 12 shark attacks in Turkey, of which 3 were fatal.
What is the shark attack fatality rate in Turkey?
25.0% of recorded shark attacks in Turkey are fatal, compared with a global average of 21.2%.
Which shark species are most often involved in attacks in Turkey?
Based on incident records, the species most frequently identified in Turkey attacks are White Shark.
What activities are most associated with shark attacks in Turkey?
Fishing accounts for the largest share of recorded incidents in Turkey, with 5 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.