Last Shark Attack in Japan

The most recent recorded shark attack in Japan occurred on Ca. 1010 BC at Archeological site. The incident was fatal and involved an unidentified shark.

Date: Ca. 1010 BC
Location: Archeological site
Outcome: Fatal
Species: Unidentified
Activity: Not recorded
Victim: male

What happened

FATAL

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Previous recorded incidents in Japan

NagoJul 3, 2022Fatal
Iwata CitySep 2, 2017
Irino BeachJul 23, 2016
JapanDec 22, 2014
AichiJun 7, 2014

Frequently Asked Questions

When was the last shark attack in Japan?

The most recent recorded shark attack in Japan was on Ca. 1010 BC, at Archeological site.

Was the latest shark attack in Japan fatal?

Yes — the most recent recorded incident at Archeological site was fatal.

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