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Shark Attacks in Sudan

The Global Shark Attack File records 4 shark attacks in Sudan between 1952 and 1966. Of those, 1 were fatal (25.0%). The species most often involved is the silvertip shark.

Last recorded shark attack in SudanJanuary 1, 2011View details →

Total recorded

4

Fatal

1

Fatality rate

25.0%

Global avg 21.2%

Years covered

1952–1966

Recorded incidents by year

Peak 1 (1952)Avg 1.0
1952: 11966: 1Average: 1.0 per year
19521966
2 years of data, 1952–1966
Shark attacks in Sudan per year, 1952–1966
YearAttacks
19521
19661

Species most often involved in Sudan

SpeciesRecorded incidents
Silvertip Shark1

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

  • Spearfishing1
  • Diving1
  • The World Liberty and the tanker Mosli collided. The Halcyon Breeze sent a lifeboat to the rescue, but it was smashed, throwing 6 men in the water.1
  • Snorkeling1

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many shark attacks have been recorded in Sudan?
The Global Shark Attack File records 4 shark attacks in Sudan, of which 1 were fatal.
What is the shark attack fatality rate in Sudan?
25.0% of recorded shark attacks in Sudan are fatal, compared with a global average of 21.2%.
Which shark species are most often involved in attacks in Sudan?
Based on incident records, the species most frequently identified in Sudan attacks are Silvertip Shark.
What activities are most associated with shark attacks in Sudan?
Spearfishing accounts for the largest share of recorded incidents in Sudan, 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.