Home / Shark Attacks / 2006 Shark Attacks in 2006 In 2006, the Global Shark Attack File logged 103 shark attacks worldwide — 277.5% above the historical annual average. 10 were fatal (9.7%). United States accounted for the most incidents that year, with 54.
Fatality rate
9.7%
Global avg 21.2%
vs. annual avg
278% above
Hist. avg 27.3/yr
Countries with the most incidents in 2006 Species most often involved in 2006 Counts based on the species field in the Global Shark Attack File. Species identification in incident reports is not always reliable.
Notable incidents in 2006 Winki Pop, Bells Beach, Australia Non-fatal
2006-12-17 · Surfing · 2.5 to 3 m shark
Raglan, Manu Bay, New Zealand Non-fatal
2006-12-10 · Surfing · 2 to 3 m shark
Dillon Beach, Marin County, United States Non-fatal
2006-12-09 · Surfing · White shark, 12' to 15'
Cape Vidal, South Africa Non-fatal
2006-12-05 · Fishing · Raggedtooth shark, 150-kg
Wharton Beach, Australia Non-fatal
2006-12-01 · Body boarding · White shark, 5m
Off Bilisan Point, Hinatuarn Island, Philippines Fatal
2006-11-24 · Sea Disaster
Kihei, Maui, United States Non-fatal
2006-11-10 · Swimming · 2 m to 3 m shark
Nahoon, East London, South Africa Non-fatal
2006-11-08 · Canoeing · Bull shark, 1.5m
Siletz River mouth, Lincoln County, United States Non-fatal
2006-10-30 · Surfing · White shark, 16'
Sebastian Inlet, United States Non-fatal
2006-10-15 · Fishing
Frequently Asked Questions How many shark attacks were there in 2006? ▾ The Global Shark Attack File records 103 shark attacks worldwide in 2006, with 10 fatalities.
What was the shark attack fatality rate in 2006? ▾ 9.7% of shark attacks recorded in 2006 were fatal.
Which countries had the most shark attacks in 2006? ▾ The countries with the most recorded incidents in 2006 were United States (54), Australia (14), South Africa (12).
Which shark species were most often involved in 2006 attacks? ▾ Based on incident records, the most frequently identified species in 2006 were White Shark, Tiger Shark, Bull Shark.
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