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Shark Attacks in Iceland

The Global Shark Attack File records 2 shark attacks in Iceland between 1733 and 1936. Of those, 0 were fatal (0.0%).

Last recorded shark attack in IcelandAugust 12, 1936View details →

Total recorded

2

Fatal

0

Fatality rate

0.0%

Global avg 21.2%

Years covered

1733–1936

Recorded incidents by year

Peak 1 (1733)Avg 1.0
1733: 11936: 1Average: 1.0 per year
17331936
2 years of data, 1733–1936
Shark attacks in Iceland per year, 1733–1936
YearAttacks
17331
19361

Activities most associated with incidents

  • Swept overboard1

Recent recorded incidents in Iceland

Frequently Asked Questions

How many shark attacks have been recorded in Iceland?
The Global Shark Attack File records 2 shark attacks in Iceland, of which 0 were fatal.
What is the shark attack fatality rate in Iceland?
0.0% of recorded shark attacks in Iceland are fatal, compared with a global average of 21.2%.
What activities are most associated with shark attacks in Iceland?
Swept overboard accounts for the largest share of recorded incidents in Iceland, 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.