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Shark Attacks in Yemen

The Global Shark Attack File records 9 shark attacks in Yemen between 1895 and 2007. Of those, 7 were fatal (77.8%).

Last recorded shark attack in YemenMarch 21, 2007 · Ras-AlkalbView details →

Total recorded

9

Fatal

7

Fatality rate

77.8%

Global avg 21.2%

Years covered

1895–2007

Recorded incidents by year

Peak 3 (1898)Avg 1.3
1895: 11897: 11898: 31901: 11906: 11955: 12007: 1Average: 1.3 per year
189519012007
7 years of data, 1895–2007
Shark attacks in Yemen per year, 1895–2007
YearAttacks
18951
18971
18983
19011
19061
19551
20071

Activities most associated with incidents

  • Diving around anchored liner2
  • Diving for coins2
  • Murder1
  • Swimming at side of small boat1
  • Swimming1

Recent recorded incidents in Yemen

Frequently Asked Questions

How many shark attacks have been recorded in Yemen?
The Global Shark Attack File records 9 shark attacks in Yemen, of which 7 were fatal.
What is the shark attack fatality rate in Yemen?
77.8% of recorded shark attacks in Yemen are fatal, compared with a global average of 21.2%.
What activities are most associated with shark attacks in Yemen?
Diving around anchored liner accounts for the largest share of recorded incidents in Yemen, with 2 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.