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Shark Attacks in Guyana

The Global Shark Attack File records 3 shark attacks in Guyana between 1871 and 1923. Of those, 1 were fatal (33.3%).

Last recorded shark attack in GuyanaAugust 7, 1923 · Off the Demerara RiverView details →

Total recorded

3

Fatal

1

Fatality rate

33.3%

Global avg 21.2%

Years covered

1871–1923

Recorded incidents by year

Peak 1 (1871)Avg 1.0
1871: 11914: 11923: 1Average: 1.0 per year
18711923
3 years of data, 1871–1923
Shark attacks in Guyana per year, 1871–1923
YearAttacks
18711
19141
19231

Activities most associated with incidents

  • Fishing1
  • Boat swamped1
  • Suicide1

Recent recorded incidents in Guyana

Frequently Asked Questions

How many shark attacks have been recorded in Guyana?
The Global Shark Attack File records 3 shark attacks in Guyana, of which 1 were fatal.
What is the shark attack fatality rate in Guyana?
33.3% of recorded shark attacks in Guyana are fatal, compared with a global average of 21.2%.
What activities are most associated with shark attacks in Guyana?
Fishing accounts for the largest share of recorded incidents in Guyana, 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.