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Shark Attacks in Barbados

The Global Shark Attack File records 6 shark attacks in Barbados between 1700 and 1933. Of those, 4 were fatal (66.7%).

Last recorded shark attack in BarbadosMay 23, 1933 · Off Pelican IslandView details →

Total recorded

6

Fatal

4

Fatality rate

66.7%

Global avg 21.2%

Years covered

1700–1933

Recorded incidents by year

Peak 1 (1700)Avg 1.0
1700: 11703: 11786: 11895: 11922: 11933: 1Average: 1.0 per year
170018951933
6 years of data, 1700–1933
Shark attacks in Barbados per year, 1700–1933
YearAttacks
17001
17031
17861
18951
19221
19331

Activities most associated with incidents

  • Swimming1
  • Bathing1
  • Diving for coins1
  • Yacht of Michael Howell capsized1
  • Fishing1

Recent recorded incidents in Barbados

Frequently Asked Questions

How many shark attacks have been recorded in Barbados?
The Global Shark Attack File records 6 shark attacks in Barbados, of which 4 were fatal.
What is the shark attack fatality rate in Barbados?
66.7% of recorded shark attacks in Barbados are fatal, compared with a global average of 21.2%.
What activities are most associated with shark attacks in Barbados?
Swimming accounts for the largest share of recorded incidents in Barbados, with 1 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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