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Shark Attacks in Tanzania

The Global Shark Attack File records 8 shark attacks in Tanzania between 1946 and 2000. Of those, 5 were fatal (62.5%). The species most often involved is the bull shark.

Last recorded shark attack in TanzaniaSeptember 7, 2000 · Coco Beach, Dar-es-Salaam (Reported as the 5th fatality in 3 months at Coco Beach)View details →

Total recorded

8

Fatal

5

Fatality rate

62.5%

Global avg 21.2%

Years covered

1946–2000

Recorded incidents by year

Peak 5 (2000)Avg 2.0
1946: 11961: 11968: 12000: 5Average: 2.0 per year
19462000
4 years of data, 1946–2000
Shark attacks in Tanzania per year, 1946–2000
YearAttacks
19461
19611
19681
20005

Species most often involved in Tanzania

SpeciesRecorded incidents
Bull Shark5

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

  • Swimming6
  • Fishing1
  • Schooner sank during a storm1

Recent recorded incidents in Tanzania

Frequently Asked Questions

How many shark attacks have been recorded in Tanzania?
The Global Shark Attack File records 8 shark attacks in Tanzania, of which 5 were fatal.
What is the shark attack fatality rate in Tanzania?
62.5% of recorded shark attacks in Tanzania are fatal, compared with a global average of 21.2%.
Which shark species are most often involved in attacks in Tanzania?
Based on incident records, the species most frequently identified in Tanzania attacks are Bull Shark.
What activities are most associated with shark attacks in Tanzania?
Swimming accounts for the largest share of recorded incidents in Tanzania, with 6 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.