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Shark Attacks in Turks & Caicos

The Global Shark Attack File records 8 shark attacks in Turks & Caicos between 2002 and 2025. Of those, 2 were fatal (25.0%). The species most often involved is the caribbean reef shark.

Last recorded shark attack in Turks & CaicosFebruary 6, 2025 · Thompson Cove BeachView details →

Total recorded

8

Fatal

2

Fatality rate

25.0%

Global avg 21.2%

Years covered

2002–2025

Recorded incidents by year

Peak 2 (2002)Avg 1.3
2002: 22007: 12011: 22023: 12024: 12025: 1Average: 1.3 per year
200220232025
6 years of data, 2002–2025
Shark attacks in Turks & Caicos per year, 2002–2025
YearAttacks
20022
20071
20112
20231
20241
20251

Species most often involved in Turks & Caicos

SpeciesRecorded incidents
Caribbean Reef Shark2
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

  • Snorkeling3
  • snorkelling1
  • Swimming1
  • Spearfishing1
  • Sea Disaster1

Recent recorded incidents in Turks & Caicos

Frequently Asked Questions

How many shark attacks have been recorded in Turks & Caicos?
The Global Shark Attack File records 8 shark attacks in Turks & Caicos, of which 2 were fatal.
What is the shark attack fatality rate in Turks & Caicos?
25.0% of recorded shark attacks in Turks & Caicos are fatal, compared with a global average of 21.2%.
Which shark species are most often involved in attacks in Turks & Caicos?
Based on incident records, the species most frequently identified in Turks & Caicos attacks are Caribbean Reef Shark, Bull Shark.
What activities are most associated with shark attacks in Turks & Caicos?
Snorkeling accounts for the largest share of recorded incidents in Turks & Caicos, with 3 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.