Last Shark Attack in Yemen

The most recent recorded shark attack in Yemen occurred on 22-Mar-2007 at Ras-Alkalb. The incident was fatal and involved an unidentified shark. The victim was murder at the time of the incident.

Date: 22-Mar-2007
Location: Ras-Alkalb
Outcome: Fatal
Species: Unidentified
Activity: Murder
Victim: At least 29 (and possibly another 71) Somali & Ethiopian refugees

What happened

FATAL, beaten & thrown overboard by smugglers, they were killed by sharks

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Previous recorded incidents in Yemen

Telegraph BayJul 6, 1955Fatal
YemenAug 19, 1906
YemenJun 28, 1901
Outer HarborJul 14, 1898Fatal
Sapper BayJul 13, 1898Fatal

Frequently Asked Questions

When was the last shark attack in Yemen?

The most recent recorded shark attack in Yemen was on 22-Mar-2007, at Ras-Alkalb.

Was the latest shark attack in Yemen fatal?

Yes — the most recent recorded incident at Ras-Alkalb was fatal.

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