Shark Attacks in Cyprus

The Global Shark Attack File records 1 shark attack in Cyprus in 1901. Of those, 1 were fatal (100.0%). The species most often involved is the 2 m shark.

Total recorded

Fatal

Fatality rate

100.0%

Global avg 21.1%

Years covered

1901–1901

Species most often involved in Cyprus

Species	Recorded incidents
2 m shark	1

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

Swimming1

Recent recorded incidents in Cyprus

LarnacaFatal
1901-09-22· Swimming· 2 m shark

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many shark attacks have been recorded in Cyprus?

The Global Shark Attack File records 1 shark attacks in Cyprus, of which 1 were fatal.

What is the shark attack fatality rate in Cyprus?

100.0% of recorded shark attacks in Cyprus are fatal, compared with a global average of 21.1%.

Which shark species are most often involved in attacks in Cyprus?

Based on incident records, the species most frequently identified in Cyprus attacks are 2 m shark.

What activities are most associated with shark attacks in Cyprus?

Swimming accounts for the largest share of recorded incidents in Cyprus, 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.