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Shark Attacks in Dominican Republic

The Global Shark Attack File records 7 shark attacks in Dominican Republic between 1963 and 2016. Of those, 4 were fatal (57.1%).

Last recorded shark attack in Dominican RepublicFebruary 11, 2016 · Bavaro Beach, Punta CanaView details →

Total recorded

7

Fatal

4

Fatality rate

57.1%

Global avg 21.2%

Years covered

1963–2016

Recorded incidents by year

Peak 1 (1963)Avg 1.0
1963: 11969: 11987: 11996: 12010: 12011: 12016: 1Average: 1.0 per year
196319962016
7 years of data, 1963–2016
Shark attacks in Dominican Republic per year, 1963–2016
YearAttacks
19631
19691
19871
19961
20101
20111
20161

Activities most associated with incidents

  • Vessel caught fire & capsized, survivors in the water1
  • Swimming, when caught in heavy seas1
  • Wading1
  • Fishing1
  • Diving1

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many shark attacks have been recorded in Dominican Republic?
The Global Shark Attack File records 7 shark attacks in Dominican Republic, of which 4 were fatal.
What is the shark attack fatality rate in Dominican Republic?
57.1% of recorded shark attacks in Dominican Republic are fatal, compared with a global average of 21.2%.
What activities are most associated with shark attacks in Dominican Republic?
Vessel caught fire & capsized, survivors in the water accounts for the largest share of recorded incidents in Dominican Republic, with 1 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.