Shark Attacks in Tunisia

The Global Shark Attack File records 3 shark attacks in Tunisia between 1909 and 1982. Of those, 1 were fatal (33.3%). The species most often involved is the 2.1 m [7'] shark, possibly a spinner shark.

Total recorded

Fatal

Fatality rate

33.3%

Global avg 21.1%

Years covered

1909–1982

Recorded incidents by year

Peak 2 (1982)Avg 1.5

19091982

2 years of data, 1909–1982

Shark attacks in Tunisia per year, 1909–1982
Year	Attacks
1909	1
1982	2

Species most often involved in Tunisia

Species	Recorded incidents
2.1 m [7'] shark, possibly a spinner shark	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

Windsurfing1
Spearfishing1
Diving (Helmet) for sponges1

Recent recorded incidents in Tunisia

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many shark attacks have been recorded in Tunisia?

The Global Shark Attack File records 3 shark attacks in Tunisia, of which 1 were fatal.

What is the shark attack fatality rate in Tunisia?

33.3% of recorded shark attacks in Tunisia are fatal, compared with a global average of 21.1%.

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

Based on incident records, the species most frequently identified in Tunisia attacks are 2.1 m [7'] shark, possibly a spinner shark.

What activities are most associated with shark attacks in Tunisia?

Windsurfing accounts for the largest share of recorded incidents in Tunisia, 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.