Shark Attacks in Micronesia

The Global Shark Attack File records 3 shark attacks in Micronesia between 1970 and 2002. Of those, 0 were fatal (0.0%). The species most often involved is the blacktip shark.

Total recorded

Fatal

Fatality rate

0.0%

Global avg 21.1%

Years covered

1970–2002

Recorded incidents by year

Peak 2 (1970)Avg 1.5

19702002

2 years of data, 1970–2002

Shark attacks in Micronesia per year, 1970–2002
Year	Attacks
1970	2
2002	1

Species most often involved in Micronesia

Species	Recorded incidents
Blacktip shark	1
1.8 m shark	1
1.8 to	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

Scuba diving1
Fishing1
Diving1

Recent recorded incidents in Micronesia

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many shark attacks have been recorded in Micronesia?

The Global Shark Attack File records 3 shark attacks in Micronesia, of which 0 were fatal.

What is the shark attack fatality rate in Micronesia?

0.0% of recorded shark attacks in Micronesia are fatal, compared with a global average of 21.1%.

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

Based on incident records, the species most frequently identified in Micronesia attacks are Blacktip shark, 1.8 m shark, 1.8 to.

What activities are most associated with shark attacks in Micronesia?

Scuba diving accounts for the largest share of recorded incidents in Micronesia, 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.