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Shark Attacks in Marshall Islands

The Global Shark Attack File records 13 shark attacks in Marshall Islands between 1897 and 1999. Of those, 2 were fatal (15.4%). The species most often involved is the grey reef shark.

Last recorded shark attack in Marshall IslandsOctober 31, 1999 · Island J4HView details →

Total recorded

13

Fatal

2

Fatality rate

15.4%

Global avg 21.2%

Years covered

1897–1999

Recorded incidents by year

Peak 3 (1999)Avg 1.5
1897: 11946: 11957: 11960: 21962: 11972: 11978: 21999: 3Average: 1.5 per year
189719621999
8 years of data, 1897–1999
Shark attacks in Marshall Islands per year, 1897–1999
YearAttacks
18971
19461
19571
19602
19621
19721
19782
19993

Species most often involved in Marshall Islands

SpeciesRecorded incidents
Grey Reef Shark3

Counts based on the species field in the Global Shark Attack File. Species identification in incident reports is not always reliable.

Activities most associated with incidents

  • Swimming3
  • Fishing3
  • Free diving / Spearfishing2
  • Diving2
  • Fishing with hand net in 2' of water1

Recent recorded incidents in Marshall Islands

Frequently Asked Questions

How many shark attacks have been recorded in Marshall Islands?
The Global Shark Attack File records 13 shark attacks in Marshall Islands, of which 2 were fatal.
What is the shark attack fatality rate in Marshall Islands?
15.4% of recorded shark attacks in Marshall Islands are fatal, compared with a global average of 21.2%.
Which shark species are most often involved in attacks in Marshall Islands?
Based on incident records, the species most frequently identified in Marshall Islands attacks are Grey Reef Shark.
What activities are most associated with shark attacks in Marshall Islands?
Swimming accounts for the largest share of recorded incidents in Marshall Islands, with 3 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.