Home / Shark Attacks / Venezuela / Latest Last Shark Attack in Venezuela The most recent recorded shark attack in Venezuela occurred on No date, late 1960s at Venezuela. The incident was fatal and involved said to involve 2.5 m hammerhead sharks. The victim was spearfishing at the time of the incident.
Date No date, late 1960s
Location Venezuela
Outcome Fatal
Species said to involve 2.5 m hammerhead sharks
Activity Spearfishing
Victim 4 French divers Previous recorded incidents in Venezuela Punta Caracas Mar 24, 2005 Playa Colorada Beach, Mochima National Park, only 200 m west of Santa Cruz Beach Jan 20, 2004 Santa Cruz Beach, Mochima National Park, 250 km from Caracas Jan 20, 2004 El Yaqu, Isla de Margarita Apr 10, 2003 Venezuela Jan 31, 1995 Frequently Asked Questions When was the last shark attack in Venezuela? ▾ The most recent recorded shark attack in Venezuela was on No date, late 1960s, at Venezuela.
Was the latest shark attack in Venezuela fatal? ▾ Yes — the most recent recorded incident at Venezuela was fatal.
What species was involved in the latest Venezuela shark attack? ▾ The most recent recorded incident in Venezuela involved said to involve 2.5 m hammerhead sharks.
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