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Shark Attacks in Trinidad & Tobago

The Global Shark Attack File records 7 shark attacks in Trinidad & Tobago between 1815 and 2024. Of those, 1 were fatal (14.3%). The species most often involved is the blacktip reef shark.

Last recorded shark attack in Trinidad & TobagoApril 25, 2024 · Turtle beachView details →

Total recorded

7

Fatal

1

Fatality rate

14.3%

Global avg 21.2%

Years covered

1815–2024

Recorded incidents by year

Peak 2 (2024)Avg 1.2
1815: 11858: 11938: 12012: 12014: 12024: 2Average: 1.2 per year
181520122024
6 years of data, 1815–2024
Shark attacks in Trinidad & Tobago per year, 1815–2024
YearAttacks
18151
18581
19381
20121
20141
20242

Species most often involved in Trinidad & Tobago

SpeciesRecorded incidents
Blacktip Reef Shark1
Bull 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

  • Swimming2
  • Bathing2
  • Body surfing1
  • Spearfishing1
  • Fishing1

Recent recorded incidents in Trinidad & Tobago

Frequently Asked Questions

How many shark attacks have been recorded in Trinidad & Tobago?
The Global Shark Attack File records 7 shark attacks in Trinidad & Tobago, of which 1 were fatal.
What is the shark attack fatality rate in Trinidad & Tobago?
14.3% of recorded shark attacks in Trinidad & Tobago are fatal, compared with a global average of 21.2%.
Which shark species are most often involved in attacks in Trinidad & Tobago?
Based on incident records, the species most frequently identified in Trinidad & Tobago attacks are Blacktip Reef Shark, Bull Shark.
What activities are most associated with shark attacks in Trinidad & Tobago?
Swimming accounts for the largest share of recorded incidents in Trinidad & Tobago, with 2 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.