The Global Shark Attack File records 40 shark attacks in French Polynesia between 1834 and 2025. Of those, 2 were fatal (5.0%). The species most often involved is the blacktip shark.
How many shark attacks have been recorded in French Polynesia?▾
The Global Shark Attack File records 40 shark attacks in French Polynesia, of which 2 were fatal.
What is the shark attack fatality rate in French Polynesia?▾
5.0% of recorded shark attacks in French Polynesia are fatal, compared with a global average of 21.2%.
Which shark species are most often involved in attacks in French Polynesia?▾
Based on incident records, the species most frequently identified in French Polynesia attacks are Blacktip Shark, Grey Reef Shark, Lemon Shark.
What activities are most associated with shark attacks in French Polynesia?▾
Spearfishing accounts for the largest share of recorded incidents in French Polynesia, with 8 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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