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Last Shark Attack in Chile

The most recent recorded shark attack in Chile occurred on 01-Mar-2012 at Antofagasta. The incident was non-fatal and involved an unidentified shark. The victim was fishing (illegally) at the time of the incident.

Date
01-Mar-2012
Location
Antofagasta
Outcome
Non-fatal
Species
Unidentified
Activity
Fishing (illegally)
Victim
Paye León Salomón

What happened

Hand injured PROVOKED INCIDENT

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Previous recorded incidents in Chile

Frequently Asked Questions

When was the last shark attack in Chile?
The most recent recorded shark attack in Chile was on 01-Mar-2012, at Antofagasta.
Was the latest shark attack in Chile fatal?
No — the most recent recorded incident at Antofagasta was non-fatal.

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