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Shark Attacks in Haiti

The Global Shark Attack File records 3 shark attacks in Haiti between 1896 and 1921. Of those, 1 were fatal (33.3%).

Last recorded shark attack in HaitiAugust 21, 1921 · Marine DockView details →

Total recorded

3

Fatal

1

Fatality rate

33.3%

Global avg 21.2%

Years covered

1896–1921

Recorded incidents by year

Peak 1 (1896)Avg 1.0
1896: 11907: 11921: 1Average: 1.0 per year
18961921
3 years of data, 1896–1921
Shark attacks in Haiti per year, 1896–1921
YearAttacks
18961
19071
19211

Activities most associated with incidents

  • Dived into a school of baitfish1
  • Reached out to disentangle rope & fell overboard1
  • Wading1

Recent recorded incidents in Haiti

Frequently Asked Questions

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