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Shark Attacks in Mozambique

The Global Shark Attack File records 52 shark attacks in Mozambique between 1880 and 2026. Of those, 24 were fatal (46.2%). The species most often involved is the bull shark.

Last recorded shark attack in MozambiqueJanuary 5, 2026 · Vilanculous DistrictView details →

Total recorded

52

Fatal

24

Fatality rate

46.2%

Global avg 21.2%

Years covered

1880–2026

Recorded incidents by year

Peak 6 (1970)Avg 2.0
1880: 11906: 11910: 11917: 11951: 21959: 21960: 21961: 41962: 21963: 11967: 11968: 11970: 61971: 11972: 51973: 31974: 21998: 22008: 12009: 22015: 32016: 22024: 12025: 22026: 1Average: 2.0 per year
188019702026
25 years of data, 1880–2026
Shark attacks in Mozambique per year, 1880–2026
YearAttacks
18801
19061
19101
19171
19512
19592
19602
19614
19622
19631
19671
19681
19706
19711
19725
19733
19742
19982
20081
20092
20153
20162
20241
20252
20261

Species most often involved in Mozambique

SpeciesRecorded incidents
Bull Shark10
White Shark1
Dusky Shark1
Whale Shark1

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

  • Swimming18
  • Spearfishing6
  • Fishing4
  • Diving3
  • Fishing for prawns2

Recent recorded incidents in Mozambique

Frequently Asked Questions

How many shark attacks have been recorded in Mozambique?
The Global Shark Attack File records 52 shark attacks in Mozambique, of which 24 were fatal.
What is the shark attack fatality rate in Mozambique?
46.2% of recorded shark attacks in Mozambique are fatal, compared with a global average of 21.2%.
Which shark species are most often involved in attacks in Mozambique?
Based on incident records, the species most frequently identified in Mozambique attacks are Bull Shark, White Shark, Dusky Shark.
What activities are most associated with shark attacks in Mozambique?
Swimming accounts for the largest share of recorded incidents in Mozambique, with 18 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.
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