List of fatal, unprovoked shark attacks in the United States by decade

This is a list of fatal, unprovoked shark attacks that occurred in United States territorial waters by decade in reverse chronological order. Fatal shark attack

Shark attack

A shark attack is an attack on a human by a shark. Every year around 60 shark attacks are reported worldwide, although death is quite unusual. Despite the relative rarity of shark attacks, the fear of sharks is a common phenomenon, having been fueled by the occasional instances of serial attacks,...

s that resulted from provocation (such as shooting the shark with a speargun) are not included; neither are attacks that occurred outside U.S. territorial waters (for example, the shark attacks that occurred after the sinking of the USS Indianapolis

USS Indianapolis (CA-35)

USS Indianapolis was a of the United States Navy. She holds a place in history due to the circumstances of her sinking, which led to the greatest single loss of life at sea in the history of the U.S. Navy...

in World War II would not be included here).

Four species of sharks account for the vast majority of fatal attacks on humans: the bull shark

Bull shark

The bull shark, Carcharhinus leucas, also known as Zambezi shark or unofficially known as Zambi in Africa and Nicaragua shark in Nicaragua, is a shark common worldwide in warm, shallow waters along coasts and in rivers...

, tiger shark

Tiger shark

The tiger sharks, Galeocerdo cuvier, is a species of requiem shark and the only member of the genus Galeocerdo. Commonly known as sea tigers, tiger sharks are relatively large macropredators, capable of attaining a length of over . It is found in many tropical and temperate waters, and is...

, oceanic whitetip shark

Oceanic whitetip shark

The oceanic whitetip shark, Carcharhinus longimanus, is a large pelagic shark inhabiting tropical and warm temperate seas. Its stocky body is most notable for its long, white-tipped, rounded fins....

, and the great white shark

Great white shark

The great white shark, scientific name Carcharodon carcharias, also known as the great white, white pointer, white shark, or white death, is a large lamniform shark found in coastal surface waters in all major oceans. It is known for its size, with the largest individuals known to have approached...

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A pink background indicates that the greater weight of the evidence suggests that this victim died from a cause of death other than a shark attack; however, at least one source at some point in time has identified shark attack as the cause of death.

2010s

Name, Age	\|Species	Great white shark Great white shark The great white shark, scientific name Carcharodon carcharias, also known as the great white, white pointer, white shark, or white death, is a large lamniform shark found in coastal surface waters in all major oceans. It is known for its size, with the largest individuals known to have approached...	Ransom died after a great white shark pulled him off his bodyboard just before 9 a.m. about 100 yards (91.4 m) off Surf Beach near Vandenberg Air Force Base Vandenberg Air Force Base Vandenberg Air Force Base is a United States Air Force Base, located approximately northwest of Lompoc, California. It is under the jurisdiction of the 30th Space Wing, Air Force Space Command .... in Santa Barbara County, California Santa Barbara County, California Santa Barbara County is a county located in the southern portion of the U.S. state of California, on the Pacific coast. As of 2010 the county had a population of 423,895. The county seat is Santa Barbara and the largest city is Santa Maria.-History:... . He suffered the loss of his left leg, resulting in massive blood loss Hypovolemia In physiology and medicine, hypovolemia is a state of decreased blood volume; more specifically, decrease in volume of blood plasma... . On October 25, 2010, the Santa Barbara County coroner confirmed the species as great white after conferring with shark experts from the Los Angeles-based Shark Research Committee. The shark that attacked Ransom is believed to have been 17–18 ft (5.2–5.5 ) long, weighing approximately 4000 pounds (1,814 kg).
Stephen Howard Schafer, 38	February 3, 2010	Bull shark Bull shark The bull shark, Carcharhinus leucas, also known as Zambezi shark or unofficially known as Zambi in Africa and Nicaragua shark in Nicaragua, is a shark common worldwide in warm, shallow waters along coasts and in rivers...	Attacked while kitesurfing Kitesurfing Kitesurfing or Kiteboarding is an adventure surface water sport that has been described as combining wakeboarding, windsurfing, surfing, paragliding, and gymnastics into one extreme sport. Kitesurfing harnesses the power of the wind to propel a rider across the water on a small surfboard or a... at approximately 4:15 p.m. about 500 yards (457.2 m) off an unguarded section of a beach south of Stuart Beach Stuart, Florida Stuart is the only incorporated city of Martin County, Florida, on Florida's Treasure Coast. The population was 14,633 at the 2000 census. As of 2007, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau is 15,964.... in Martin County, Florida Martin County, Florida Martin County is a county in the U.S. state of Florida. As of 2000, the population was 126,731. The U.S. Census Bureau 2008 estimate for the county is 138,660. Its county seat is Stuart, Florida.- History :... . Authorities initially thought that multiple sharks may have been involved in the incident due to reports by rescuers that he was surrounded by sharks. The Martin County medical examiner's office concluded that he died from massive blood loss from a leg wound.

2000s

Name, Age	\|Species	Richard A. Snead, 60	September 12, 2009	Unconfirmed	Died while swimming in the Atlantic Ocean at twilight off the beach in the Whale Head Bay area of Corolla, North Carolina Corolla, North Carolina Corolla is an unincorporated community located in Poplar Branch township, Currituck County, North Carolina along the northern Outer Banks. It has a permanent population of approximately 500 people; during the summer vacation season, the population surges into the thousands... , near mile post 4½. His body was found washed up on the beach in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina Kill Devil Hills is a town in Dare County, North Carolina, USA. The population was 5,897 at the 2000 census.Nearby Kitty Hawk is frequently cited as the location of the Wright brothers' first controlled, powered airplane flights on December 17, 1903... . Final autopsy results, released on January 5, 2010, concluded that Snead's death appeared to be from drowning. This conclusion conflicted however with an initial autopsy conducted at East Carolina University East Carolina University East Carolina University is a public, coeducational, engaged doctoral/research university located in Greenville, North Carolina, United States. Named East Carolina University by statute and commonly known as ECU or East Carolina, the university is the largest institution of higher learning in... which said that Snead died of shark bites.
David Roger Martin, 66	April 25, 2008	Great white shark Great white shark The great white shark, scientific name Carcharodon carcharias, also known as the great white, white pointer, white shark, or white death, is a large lamniform shark found in coastal surface waters in all major oceans. It is known for its size, with the largest individuals known to have approached...	Killed at approximately 7:20 a.m. while swimming with a group of eight other triathletes off a beach in Solana Beach, California Solana Beach, California Solana Beach is a city in San Diego County, California. The population was 12,867 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Solana Beach is located at .... . The victim was bitten across both thighs.
May 4, 2007	Bull shark Bull shark The bull shark, Carcharhinus leucas, also known as Zambezi shark or unofficially known as Zambi in Africa and Nicaragua shark in Nicaragua, is a shark common worldwide in warm, shallow waters along coasts and in rivers...	Killed while searching for hermit crabs with his toes off of Stewart Beach in Galveston, TX. Jacob's body was lacerated with major external bleeding from his chest and abdomen.
Jamie Marie Daigle, 14	June 25, 2005	Bull shark Bull shark The bull shark, Carcharhinus leucas, also known as Zambezi shark or unofficially known as Zambi in Africa and Nicaragua shark in Nicaragua, is a shark common worldwide in warm, shallow waters along coasts and in rivers...	Killed while swimming with a friend on boogie boards about 200 yards (182.9 m) off a beach in Walton County, Florida Walton County, Florida Walton County is a county located in the state of Florida. As of 2000, the population was 40,601. The U.S. Census Bureau 2005 estimate for the county is 50,324. Its county seat is DeFuniak Springs, Florida. The county is home to the highest natural point in Florida: Britton Hill, at .- History... , 8 miles (12.9 km) east of Destin, Florida Destin, Florida Destin is a city located in Okaloosa County, Florida. It is a principal city of the Fort Walton Beach-Crestview-Destin, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.Located on Florida's Emerald Coast, Destin is known for its white beaches and emerald green waters... . Witnesses estimated the shark was 6–8 ft (1.8–2.4 ) long.
Randy Fry, 50	August 15, 2004	Great white shark Great white shark The great white shark, scientific name Carcharodon carcharias, also known as the great white, white pointer, white shark, or white death, is a large lamniform shark found in coastal surface waters in all major oceans. It is known for its size, with the largest individuals known to have approached...	Killed while diving for abalone with a friend in 15–20 ft (4.6–6.1 ) of water 150 feet (45.7 m) from shore off Mendocino, California Mendocino, California Mendocino is a census-designated place in Mendocino County, California, United States. Mendocino is located south of Fort Bragg, at an elevation of 154 feet... , near Kibesillah Rock. His headless body was recovered the next day. His head washed ashore 2 miles (3.2 km) north on September 3. The bite radius was 18 inches (45.7 cm), allowing experts to extrapolate that the shark was 16–18 ft (4.9–5.5 ) long.
Willis R. McInnis, 57	April 7, 2004	Tiger shark Tiger shark The tiger sharks, Galeocerdo cuvier, is a species of requiem shark and the only member of the genus Galeocerdo. Commonly known as sea tigers, tiger sharks are relatively large macropredators, capable of attaining a length of over . It is found in many tropical and temperate waters, and is...	Attacked while surfing off Pohaku Park, Maui, Hawaii. He died a short time after the attack as a result of blood loss from severe wounds to his right thigh and calf.
Courtney Marcher, 22	April 4, 2004	Unconfirmed, possibly a Tiger shark Tiger shark The tiger sharks, Galeocerdo cuvier, is a species of requiem shark and the only member of the genus Galeocerdo. Commonly known as sea tigers, tiger sharks are relatively large macropredators, capable of attaining a length of over . It is found in many tropical and temperate waters, and is...	Marcher disappeared while surfing at Velzyland, the North Shore North Shore (Oahu) The North Shore, in the context of geography of the Island of Oahu, refers to the north-facing coastal area of Oahu between Kaena Point and Kahuku Point... of Oahu, Hawaii, at approximately 8:45 a.m. Her undamaged surfboard was found 3 miles (4.8 km) off Kaena Point Kaena Point thumb\|240px\|Kaena Point as seen from Kāneana on the south shore near Mākua CaveKaena or Kaena Point is the westernmost tip of land on the island of Oahu. The point can be reached by foot from both the West and the East coastlines; walking in from the north side is recommended... by fisherman three days later, 18 miles (29 km) north of her last known location and consistent with currents. Unusual serrated markings on the board's ankle leash were suggestive of shark involvement, but analysis by the state Shark Task Force proved inconclusive with experts divided as to what the marks represented. Police reported that Marcher had a history of seizures and may have run into trouble in the water, although she had been taking medication to control epilepsy and had no recent history of illness. On the day she vanished wave faces averaged 6 feet (1.8 m), but she was described as healthy and a strong swimmer.
Deborah Blanche Franzman, 50	August 19, 2003	Great white shark Great white shark The great white shark, scientific name Carcharodon carcharias, also known as the great white, white pointer, white shark, or white death, is a large lamniform shark found in coastal surface waters in all major oceans. It is known for its size, with the largest individuals known to have approached...	Franzman was attacked at approximately 8:15 a.m. while swimming in 15–20 ft (4.6–6.1 m) of water 75 yards (69 m) off Avila Pier, Avila Beach, California Avila Beach, California Avila Beach , pronounced AH-vuh-luh, is a census-designated place in San Luis Obispo County, California, USA and located about 160 miles northwest of Los Angeles, and about 200 miles south of San Francisco. The ZIP Code is 93424. The community is inside area code 805... . She was bitten on the left hip and lower right leg by a shark estimated to be 15–18 ft (4.6–5.5 ) long. According to witnesses, Franzman was swimming with seals alongside a line of buoys in a full wetsuit before the animals "suddenly scattered." Franzman screamed for help after the shark struck twice and swam off, but apparently lost consciousness and drifted face-down in the water before life guards pulled her to shore, by which time she had died of blood loss. Her wounds included a severed femoral artery. Franzman was only the second shark-related fatality in San Luis Obispo County history since the April 1957 death of Peter Savino.
Eric Reichardt, 42	September 16, 2001	Unconfirmed, possibly a Bull shark Bull shark The bull shark, Carcharhinus leucas, also known as Zambezi shark or unofficially known as Zambi in Africa and Nicaragua shark in Nicaragua, is a shark common worldwide in warm, shallow waters along coasts and in rivers... or Tiger shark Tiger shark The tiger sharks, Galeocerdo cuvier, is a species of requiem shark and the only member of the genus Galeocerdo. Commonly known as sea tigers, tiger sharks are relatively large macropredators, capable of attaining a length of over . It is found in many tropical and temperate waters, and is...	This death was officially classified as a drowning by the Broward County, Florida Broward County, Florida -2000 Census:As of the census of 2000, there were 1,623,018 people, 654,445 households, and 411,645 families residing in the county. The population density was 1,346 people per square mile . There were 741,043 housing units at an average density of 615 per square mile... medical examiner's office; however, it is listed as a fatal shark attack by the International Shark Attack File International Shark Attack File The International Shark Attack File is a global database of shark attacks. It began as an attempt to catalogue shark attacks on servicemen during World War II. The Office of Naval Research funded it from 1958 until 1968. During that time a panel of shark experts developed a standard system for... . Reichardt drowned while diving on the wreck of the Ronald B. Johnson in 270 feet (82.3 m) of water 2 miles (3.2 km) off Pompano Beach, Florida Pompano Beach, Florida Pompano Beach ) is a city in Broward County, Florida, along the coast of the Atlantic Ocean just to the north of Fort Lauderdale. The nearby Hillsboro Inlet forms part of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway. As of the 2010 census, the city's population was 99,845... while fighting off a shark. His diving regulator Diving regulator A diving regulator is a pressure regulator used in scuba or surface supplied diving equipment that reduces pressurized breathing gas to ambient pressure and delivers it to the diver. The gas may be air or one of a variety of specially blended breathing gases... may have fallen out of his mouth causing him to drown.
Sergei Zaloukaev, 28	September 3, 2001	Unconfirmed, experts are divided whether it was a Bull shark Bull shark The bull shark, Carcharhinus leucas, also known as Zambezi shark or unofficially known as Zambi in Africa and Nicaragua shark in Nicaragua, is a shark common worldwide in warm, shallow waters along coasts and in rivers... or a Tiger shark Tiger shark The tiger sharks, Galeocerdo cuvier, is a species of requiem shark and the only member of the genus Galeocerdo. Commonly known as sea tigers, tiger sharks are relatively large macropredators, capable of attaining a length of over . It is found in many tropical and temperate waters, and is...	Killed while swimming with his girlfriend in the surf off Avon Avon, North Carolina Avon is a a census-designated place in Dare County in the State of North Carolina in the United States of America. It is located at latitude 35°21'7" North, longitude 75°30'39" West. The village is south of Salvo and north of Buxton on Hatteras Island... , Hatteras Island Hatteras Island Hatteras Island is a barrier island located off the North Carolina coast. Dividing the Atlantic Ocean and the Pamlico Sound, it runs parallel to the coast, forming a bend at Cape Hatteras. It is part of North Carolina's Outer Banks and includes the towns of Rodanthe, Waves, Salvo, Avon, Buxton,... , Dare County, North Carolina Dare County, North Carolina -National protected areas:* Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge * Cape Hatteras National Seashore * Fort Raleigh National Historic Site* Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge* Wright Brothers National Memorial-Demographics:... ; his girlfriend, Natalia Slobodskaya, was severely injured in the attack but survived.
David Peltier, 10	September 1, 2001	Unconfirmed, possibly a Bull shark Bull shark The bull shark, Carcharhinus leucas, also known as Zambezi shark or unofficially known as Zambi in Africa and Nicaragua shark in Nicaragua, is a shark common worldwide in warm, shallow waters along coasts and in rivers...	Killed while surfing with his father and brothers at Sandbridge Beach Sandbridge Beach Sandbridge Beach is in the southern part of the city of Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA. Its location is like that of the Outer Banks of North Carolina, with the Back Bay of the Currituck Sound to the west and the Atlantic Ocean to the east. Located at the very end of the beach is the city park,... , south of Virginia Beach Virginia Beach, Virginia Virginia Beach is an independent city located in the Hampton Roads metropolitan area of Virginia, on the Atlantic Ocean at the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay... , Virginia Virginia The Commonwealth of Virginia , is a U.S. state on the Atlantic Coast of the Southern United States. Virginia is nicknamed the "Old Dominion" and sometimes the "Mother of Presidents" after the eight U.S. presidents born there... .
Thadeus Kubinski, 69	August 30, 2000	Bull shark Bull shark The bull shark, Carcharhinus leucas, also known as Zambezi shark or unofficially known as Zambi in Africa and Nicaragua shark in Nicaragua, is a shark common worldwide in warm, shallow waters along coasts and in rivers...	Killed while swimming in Pinellas County, Florida Pinellas County, Florida Pinellas County is a county located in the state of Florida. Its county seat is Clearwater, Florida, and its largest city is St. Petersburg. This county is contained entirely within the telephone area code 727, except for some sections of Oldsmar, which have the area code 813... . Witnesses said Kubinski had jumped into the water from the dock behind his home for his daily swim and was splashing vigorously. The shark raced toward him with its dorsal fin out of the water. He died from massive blood loss and organ damage before rescuers could get to him. The shark was estimated to be 9 feet (3 m) long and weigh 400 pounds (181 kg).

1990s

Name, Age	\|Species	Nahid Davoodabai, 29	March 18, 1999	Unconfirmed, presumed Tiger shark Tiger shark The tiger sharks, Galeocerdo cuvier, is a species of requiem shark and the only member of the genus Galeocerdo. Commonly known as sea tigers, tiger sharks are relatively large macropredators, capable of attaining a length of over . It is found in many tropical and temperate waters, and is...	Unconfirmed fatal attack in channel waters off the west coast of Maui, Hawaii. The victim's husband, Manoucher Monazzami, stated to authorities that he and his wife were blown offshore while kayaking late in the afternoon. Their double kayak capsized repeatedly in rough channel waters, and Davoodabai was soon unable to get back onto the kayak due to fatigue. She was attacked at dusk by a "large shark," losing her arm. Monazzami was unable to control his injured wife's bleeding or keep her body on the kayak due to ocean conditions. Monazzami was found two days later on nearby Kahoolawe Kahoolawe Kahoolawe is the smallest of the eight main volcanic islands in the Hawaiian Islands. Kahoolawe is located about seven miles southwest of Maui and also southeast of Lanai, and it is long by wide, with a total land area of . The highest point on Kahoolawe is the crater of Lua Makika at the... island with the kayak, paddles, and a life jacket. His wife's body was never recovered. Some investigators did not believe this version of events.
James Willie Tellasmon, 9	November 21, 1998	Tiger shark Tiger shark The tiger sharks, Galeocerdo cuvier, is a species of requiem shark and the only member of the genus Galeocerdo. Commonly known as sea tigers, tiger sharks are relatively large macropredators, capable of attaining a length of over . It is found in many tropical and temperate waters, and is...	Killed while swimming off Ocean Beach, Jaycee Park, Indian River County, Florida Indian River County, Florida Indian River County is a county located in the Treasure Coast region in the U.S. state of Florida. As of 2000, the population was 112,947. The U.S. Census Bureau 2005 estimate for the county is 128,594... . Tellasmon's torso and legs washed up on the beach the next day; his arms and head were never recovered. The nature of the wounds allowed experts to conclusively establish that the shark was a tiger shark, about 6 feet (1.8 m) long.
William Covert, 25	September 13, 1995	Bull shark	Scuba diver presumed killed by a 10 foot foot Bull shark Bull shark The bull shark, Carcharhinus leucas, also known as Zambezi shark or unofficially known as Zambi in Africa and Nicaragua shark in Nicaragua, is a shark common worldwide in warm, shallow waters along coasts and in rivers... near Alligator Reef Alligator Reef Alligator Reef is a coral reef located within the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. It lies to the southeast of Upper Matecumbe Key. This reef lies within a Sanctuary Preservation Area .... off Islamorada Islamorada, Florida Islamorada, a "Village of Islands," is an incorporated village in Monroe County, Florida, United States. It is located on the islands of Tea Table Key, Lower Matecumbe Key, Upper Matecumbe Key, Windley Key and Plantation Key in the Florida Keys.... , Monroe County, Florida Monroe County, Florida Monroe County is a county located in the state of Florida. As of 2000, the population was 79,589. The U.S. Census Bureau 2006 estimate for the county was 74,737.... . His body was never recovered.
James Robinson, 42	December 9, 1994	Great white shark Great white shark The great white shark, scientific name Carcharodon carcharias, also known as the great white, white pointer, white shark, or white death, is a large lamniform shark found in coastal surface waters in all major oceans. It is known for its size, with the largest individuals known to have approached...	Killed while diving for sea urchins off Harris Point, San Miguel Island San Miguel Island San Miguel Island is the westernmost of California's Channel Islands, located across the Santa Barbara Channel in the Pacific Ocean, within Santa Barbara County, California. San Miguel is the sixth-largest of the eight Channel Islands at , including offshore islands and rocks. Prince Island, off... , California. The shark was estimated to be 16–18 ft (4.9–5.5 ) feet long.
Michelle von Emster, 25	April 16, 1994	Great white shark Great white shark The great white shark, scientific name Carcharodon carcharias, also known as the great white, white pointer, white shark, or white death, is a large lamniform shark found in coastal surface waters in all major oceans. It is known for its size, with the largest individuals known to have approached...	Killed while swimming off Point Loma, San Diego, California Point Loma, San Diego, California Point Loma is a seaside community of San Diego, California. Geographically it is a hilly peninsula that is bordered on the west and south by the Pacific Ocean, the east by the San Diego Bay and Old Town and the north by the San Diego River... . The San Diego County San Diego County, California San Diego County is a large county located in the southwestern corner of the US state of California. Hence, San Diego County is also located in the southwestern corner of the 48 contiguous United States. Its county seat and largest city is San Diego. Its population was about 2,813,835 in the 2000... medical examiner's office ruled that she was killed in a shark attack; however, some in the law enforcement community have questioned this conclusion and feel that she may have been murdered and dumped in the Pacific Ocean Pacific Ocean The Pacific Ocean is the largest of the Earth's oceanic divisions. It extends from the Arctic in the north to the Southern Ocean in the south, bounded by Asia and Australia in the west, and the Americas in the east.At 165.2 million square kilometres in area, this largest division of the World... . Her leg was bitten off by a great white shark.
Jim Broach	January 31, 1994	Tiger shark Tiger shark The tiger sharks, Galeocerdo cuvier, is a species of requiem shark and the only member of the genus Galeocerdo. Commonly known as sea tigers, tiger sharks are relatively large macropredators, capable of attaining a length of over . It is found in many tropical and temperate waters, and is...	Killed while surfing at Velzyland on the North Shore North Shore (Oahu) The North Shore, in the context of geography of the Island of Oahu, refers to the north-facing coastal area of Oahu between Kaena Point and Kahuku Point... of Oahu, Hawaii.
Daniel McMoyler	December 1993	Tiger shark Tiger shark The tiger sharks, Galeocerdo cuvier, is a species of requiem shark and the only member of the genus Galeocerdo. Commonly known as sea tigers, tiger sharks are relatively large macropredators, capable of attaining a length of over . It is found in many tropical and temperate waters, and is...	On January 11, 1994, his remains washed up on the beach at Waipio, Hawaii Waipio, Hawaii Waipio is a census-designated place located in the Ewa District of the Island of Oahu in the City & County of Honolulu. In Hawaiian, wai pio means "curved water". As of the 2000 census, the CDP had a total population of 11,672.The U.S... . He is thought to have been killed by an 8 feet (2 m) tiger shark while surfing sometime during the previous month.
Aaron A. Romento, 18	November 5, 1992	Tiger shark Tiger shark The tiger sharks, Galeocerdo cuvier, is a species of requiem shark and the only member of the genus Galeocerdo. Commonly known as sea tigers, tiger sharks are relatively large macropredators, capable of attaining a length of over . It is found in many tropical and temperate waters, and is...	Romento was attacked and killed while bodyboarding at 9:45 a.m. in shallow, clear water approximately 90 feet (27.4 m) from shore off Keeau Beach Park, Oahu, Hawaii. His right leg was severely bitten in three places by a 10 foot Tiger shark Tiger shark The tiger sharks, Galeocerdo cuvier, is a species of requiem shark and the only member of the genus Galeocerdo. Commonly known as sea tigers, tiger sharks are relatively large macropredators, capable of attaining a length of over . It is found in many tropical and temperate waters, and is... , and he died of blood loss a short time after swimming to shore.
Bryan Adona, 29	February 19, 1992	Tiger shark Tiger shark The tiger sharks, Galeocerdo cuvier, is a species of requiem shark and the only member of the genus Galeocerdo. Commonly known as sea tigers, tiger sharks are relatively large macropredators, capable of attaining a length of over . It is found in many tropical and temperate waters, and is...	Presumed killed in the late afternoon by a Tiger shark Tiger shark The tiger sharks, Galeocerdo cuvier, is a species of requiem shark and the only member of the genus Galeocerdo. Commonly known as sea tigers, tiger sharks are relatively large macropredators, capable of attaining a length of over . It is found in many tropical and temperate waters, and is... when he did not return from bodyboarding west of Waimea Bay, Oahu, Hawaii. There were no witnesses to the attack; however, his body board was found the following morning with a 16 inches (40.6 cm) crescent-shaped piece missing that experts said was made by a large Tiger shark Tiger shark The tiger sharks, Galeocerdo cuvier, is a species of requiem shark and the only member of the genus Galeocerdo. Commonly known as sea tigers, tiger sharks are relatively large macropredators, capable of attaining a length of over . It is found in many tropical and temperate waters, and is... . Numerous witnesses, including the last person to see Adona alive, reported seeing a large shark in the vicinity prior to the attack.
Martha Joy Morrell, 41	November 26, 1991	Tiger shark Tiger shark The tiger sharks, Galeocerdo cuvier, is a species of requiem shark and the only member of the genus Galeocerdo. Commonly known as sea tigers, tiger sharks are relatively large macropredators, capable of attaining a length of over . It is found in many tropical and temperate waters, and is...	Fatally attacked around 9 a.m. while snorkeling 100 yards (91.4 m) from shore on west side of Maui, Hawaii at Olowalu, less than a mile from Camp Pecusa. The attack by the 8 foot Tiger shark Tiger shark The tiger sharks, Galeocerdo cuvier, is a species of requiem shark and the only member of the genus Galeocerdo. Commonly known as sea tigers, tiger sharks are relatively large macropredators, capable of attaining a length of over . It is found in many tropical and temperate waters, and is... occurred in 10–15 ft (3–4.6 ) of water and was witnessed by victim's snorkeling partner and groundskeeper. Morrell's body was recovered and later autopsied at Maui Memorial Hospital by the County Coroner. Injuries included amputation of left arm at the shoulder, right forearm, left leg above the hip joint, and right foot/lower leg.
Suk Kyu (Steve) Park	November 19, 1991	Tiger shark Tiger shark The tiger sharks, Galeocerdo cuvier, is a species of requiem shark and the only member of the genus Galeocerdo. Commonly known as sea tigers, tiger sharks are relatively large macropredators, capable of attaining a length of over . It is found in many tropical and temperate waters, and is...	Victim was swept out to sea by a large wave while fishing from the rocky coastline at Maliko Point, Maui, Hawaii at around 4:30 p.m. Described as very healthy and a strong swimmer, Park was treading water before signaling his son to call for help. Rescue arrived about 30 minutes later, by which time the victim had disappeared. His body was never recovered, although his shorts and shirt were discovered the following morning by rescue divers with large portions missing from the left side, consistent with an attack by a 12 feet (3.7 m) Tiger shark Tiger shark The tiger sharks, Galeocerdo cuvier, is a species of requiem shark and the only member of the genus Galeocerdo. Commonly known as sea tigers, tiger sharks are relatively large macropredators, capable of attaining a length of over . It is found in many tropical and temperate waters, and is... .
Roy T. Tanaka	February 17, 1990	Tiger shark Tiger shark The tiger sharks, Galeocerdo cuvier, is a species of requiem shark and the only member of the genus Galeocerdo. Commonly known as sea tigers, tiger sharks are relatively large macropredators, capable of attaining a length of over . It is found in many tropical and temperate waters, and is...	Victim was scuba diving and spearing parrotfish with his partner, Jake Hernandez, at a depth of 40 feet (12.2 m), about 600 feet (182.9 m) from the shore. The victim vanished around 9:30 p.m. at Mokapu, near the Marine Corps Air Station Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay or MCAS Kaneohe Bay is a United States Marine Corps airfield located within the Marine Corps Base Hawaii complex, formerly known as Marine Corps Air Facility Kaneohe Bay or Naval Air Station Kaneohe Bay... . Diving equipment was later found. The next day at approximately 3 p.m., a floating body (which was missing its left arm) was sighted from a helicopter in the waters between Mānana Island Manana Mānana Island is an uninhabited islet located off Kaupō Beach, near Makapuu at the eastern end of the Island of Oahu in the Hawaiian Islands. In the Hawaiian language, mānana means "buoyant"... and Makai pier. Several large sharks, apparently reacting to the helicopter's presence, proceeded to devour all but the body's torso and legs before it could be retrieved.

1980s

Name, Age	\|Species	Tiger shark Tiger shark The tiger sharks, Galeocerdo cuvier, is a species of requiem shark and the only member of the genus Galeocerdo. Commonly known as sea tigers, tiger sharks are relatively large macropredators, capable of attaining a length of over . It is found in many tropical and temperate waters, and is...	Victim was scuba diving with a partner at a depth of 27 feet (8.2 m), about 750 feet (228.6 m) from shore near the HECO power plant Hawaiian Electric Industries Hawaiian Electric Industries Inc.. is the largest supplier of electricity in the state of Hawaii, suppling power to 95% of Hawaii's population through its electric utilities: Hawaiian Electric Company, Inc., Hawaii Electric Light Company, Inc. and Maui Electric Company, Limited. In addition, HEI... at Kahe Point, Oahu, Hawaii. The victim had been in the water for 10–15 minutes before vanishing around 4:30 p.m. His partner conducted a search of the area (water visibility was around 30 feet (9.1 m)), but could not locate Mehl. The following morning a decapitated body was spotted by rescue divers 200 feet (61 m) west of Mehl's last known location, but before it could be retrieved a large tiger shark suddenly appeared and proceeded to devour what remained of the body. Mehl's partner noted that parrotfish had been exhibiting "unusual behavior" just prior to his disappearance.
Tamara McAllister, 24	January 26, 1989	Great white shark Great white shark The great white shark, scientific name Carcharodon carcharias, also known as the great white, white pointer, white shark, or white death, is a large lamniform shark found in coastal surface waters in all major oceans. It is known for its size, with the largest individuals known to have approached...	Victim was killed while kayaking off the coast of Malibu, California with her boyfriend, Roy Jeffrey Stoddard. McAllister's body was found floating face down two days later with large sections from her legs and buttocks missing; no trace of Stoddard was ever found.
John P. Martin, 38	September 13, 1988	Bull shark Bull shark The bull shark, Carcharhinus leucas, also known as Zambezi shark or unofficially known as Zambi in Africa and Nicaragua shark in Nicaragua, is a shark common worldwide in warm, shallow waters along coasts and in rivers...	Victim was killed while snorkeling around Shell Island near Panama City, Florida Panama City, Florida -Personal income:The median income for a household in the city was $31,572, and the median income for a family was $40,890. Males had a median income of $30,401 versus $21,431 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,830... . A 10 feet (3 m) long Bull shark Bull shark The bull shark, Carcharhinus leucas, also known as Zambezi shark or unofficially known as Zambi in Africa and Nicaragua shark in Nicaragua, is a shark common worldwide in warm, shallow waters along coasts and in rivers... caused fatal thigh and hand wounds.
Avery Goo	April 15, 1988	Unconfirmed	Victim's 21 feet (6.4 m) powerboat capsized in turbulent water off the coast of Waihee Waihee, Hawaii Waihee, Hawaii is an unincorporated town in Maui County on the island of Maui in the state of Hawaii.... , Maui, Hawaii. Pieces of human flesh consisting of stomach, intestines, and pancreas washed up along the Waihee shoreline several days later.
Daniel Kennedy	April 15, 1987	Unconfirmed	Kennedy was presumed killed by a shark while swimming out to an anchored sailboat near Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. While his body was never recovered, his swim trunks were found bitten in half on the sea floor.
Levi Chandler	April 20, 1986	Unconfirmed	Chandler was fishing from the rocky shore at Kalihiwai Point Kalihiwai, Hawaii Kalihiwai is a census-designated place in Kauai County, Hawaii, United States... , Kauai, Hawaii before falling into the water and disappearing. Police divers searching the area encountered a large shark swimming in the vicinity and retrieved floating pieces of clothing and human flesh. The victim may have drowned before being consumed.
Male diver, 67	August 1985	Unconfirmed	Victim was presumed killed by a shark in the Gulf of Mexico Gulf of Mexico The Gulf of Mexico is a partially landlocked ocean basin largely surrounded by the North American continent and the island of Cuba. It is bounded on the northeast, north and northwest by the Gulf Coast of the United States, on the southwest and south by Mexico, and on the southeast by Cuba. In... off the coast of Florida. His body was never recovered. Some of his equipment — a diving regulator, swim fin, and bathing suit — were found, showing teethmarks.
Omar Conger, 28	September 15, 1984	Great white shark Great white shark The great white shark, scientific name Carcharodon carcharias, also known as the great white, white pointer, white shark, or white death, is a large lamniform shark found in coastal surface waters in all major oceans. It is known for its size, with the largest individuals known to have approached...	Conger was attacked at 8:30 a.m. while free-diving for abalone with a friend, Chris Rehm, 33, in 15 feet (4.6 m) of water about 164 yards (150 m) from shore near Pigeon Point, between Half Moon Bay Half Moon Bay, California Half Moon Bay is a coastal city in San Mateo County, California, USA. Its population was 11,324 as of the 2010 census. Immediately at the north of Half Moon Bay is the Pillar Point Harbor and the unincorporated community of Princeton-by-the-Sea.... and Santa Cruz, California Santa Cruz, California Santa Cruz is the county seat and largest city of Santa Cruz County, California in the US. As of the 2010 U.S. Census, Santa Cruz had a total population of 59,946... . The men had been in the water for about 20–30 minutes before the attack occurred. Water conditions were calm, but visibility was less than 3.3 feet (1 m). Conger was struck twice, the shark initially thrashing and pulling him underwater before resurfacing and swimming away. Rehm pulled Conger onto an inflatable surf mat, but Conger bled to death before they could reach shore. Injuries to Conger's thighs were extensive (both femoral arteries were severed), and his hands and buttocks were severely bitten; the wounds suggest an attacking Great white shark Great white shark The great white shark, scientific name Carcharodon carcharias, also known as the great white, white pointer, white shark, or white death, is a large lamniform shark found in coastal surface waters in all major oceans. It is known for its size, with the largest individuals known to have approached... about 14–16 ft (4.3–4.9 ) long. Conger's black wetsuit may have increased the likelihood that the shark mistook him for a seal.
Lewis Archer Boren, 24	December 19, 1981	Great white shark Great white shark The great white shark, scientific name Carcharodon carcharias, also known as the great white, white pointer, white shark, or white death, is a large lamniform shark found in coastal surface waters in all major oceans. It is known for its size, with the largest individuals known to have approached...	Boren was attacked on December 19 while surfing alone at South Moss Beach, Spanish Bay, Monterey, California Monterey, California The City of Monterey in Monterey County is located on Monterey Bay along the Pacific coast in Central California. Monterey lies at an elevation of 26 feet above sea level. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 27,810. Monterey is of historical importance because it was the capital of... . He was last seen by friends at approximately 2 p.m. The next day, two surfers stumbled upon Boren's kneeboard Kneeboard A kneeboard is a board ridden in a kneeling stance. Kneeboards are ridden in ocean surf, or while being towed behind a boat on a lake or river.... , which had washed ashore at Asilomar State Beach Asilomar State Beach Asilomar State Beach is a state park unit of California, USA, providing public access to rocky coast and dune habitat on the Monterey Peninsula. The property includes the Asilomar Conference Grounds, a conference center built in 1913 that is now a National Historic Landmark... with an 18 inches (45.7 cm) crescent-shaped bite taken out of one side; the board's missing piece was found nearby. Analysis of the bite mark showed the presence of embedded teeth fragments from a Great white shark Great white shark The great white shark, scientific name Carcharodon carcharias, also known as the great white, white pointer, white shark, or white death, is a large lamniform shark found in coastal surface waters in all major oceans. It is known for its size, with the largest individuals known to have approached... . At 11 a.m. on December 24, Boren's body was spotted by a park ranger near Pacific Grove Pacific Grove, California Pacific Grove is a coastal city in Monterey County, California, USA, with a population of 15,041 as of the 2010 census, down from 15,522 as of the 2000 census... , approximately 0.62 mile (0.9977908 km) from the attack site. It is believed that Boren, who had been wearing a dark wetsuit, had been lying on his yellow kneeboard in 10 feet (3 m) of water just beyond the break point, when a Great white shark Great white shark The great white shark, scientific name Carcharodon carcharias, also known as the great white, white pointer, white shark, or white death, is a large lamniform shark found in coastal surface waters in all major oceans. It is known for its size, with the largest individuals known to have approached... struck from the left side, biting through both Boren and his board. Water conditions were rough, with average temperatures for that time of year and excellent visibility. Boren was bitten once, his massive wound extending from beneath his left armpit to just above the hip, and stretching more than halfway across his body. The attacking shark is estimated to have been 17–19 ft (5.2–5.8 ) long.
Mark Meeker, 26	September 15, 1981	Unconfirmed, probably a Bull shark Bull shark The bull shark, Carcharhinus leucas, also known as Zambezi shark or unofficially known as Zambi in Africa and Nicaragua shark in Nicaragua, is a shark common worldwide in warm, shallow waters along coasts and in rivers...	Meeker was killed while swimming between Anna Maria Island Anna Maria Island Anna Maria Island, sometimes called Anna Maria Key, is a barrier island on the coast of Manatee County, Florida in the United States. It is bounded on the west by the Gulf of Mexico, on the south by Longboat Pass , on the east by Anna Maria Sound, and on the north by Tampa Bay. Anna Maria Island... and Egmont Key State Park Egmont Key State Park Egmont Key State Park is a Florida State Park located on Egmont Key, at the mouth of Tampa Bay, in the state of Florida, United States. It lies southwest of Fort DeSoto Park. It can only be reached by boat or ferry. The Egmont Key Lighthouse and the ruins of Fort Dade, a Spanish-American War era... in Tampa Bay Tampa Bay Tampa Bay is a large natural harbor and estuary along the Gulf of Mexico on the west central coast of Florida, comprising Hillsborough Bay, Old Tampa Bay, Middle Tampa Bay, and Lower Tampa Bay."Tampa Bay" is not the name of any municipality... , Manatee County, Florida Manatee County, Florida Manatee County is a county in the state of Florida. According to the 2010 census by the U.S. Census Bureau there are 322,833 people living in Manatee Country.Manatee County is part of the North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota Metropolitan Statistical Area... . Meeker was found dead the next day. He had taken off his bathing suit in order to use the drawstring as a makeshift tourniquet on his right calf.
Christy Wapniarski, 19	August 10, 1981	Unconfirmed, probably a Bull shark Bull shark The bull shark, Carcharhinus leucas, also known as Zambezi shark or unofficially known as Zambi in Africa and Nicaragua shark in Nicaragua, is a shark common worldwide in warm, shallow waters along coasts and in rivers... or a Tiger shark Tiger shark The tiger sharks, Galeocerdo cuvier, is a species of requiem shark and the only member of the genus Galeocerdo. Commonly known as sea tigers, tiger sharks are relatively large macropredators, capable of attaining a length of over . It is found in many tropical and temperate waters, and is...	A catamaran Wapniarski was riding on had capsized the night before off of Daytona Beach, Volusia County, Florida Volusia County, Florida Volusia County is a county located in the state of Florida. The U.S. Census Bureau 2010 official county's population was 494,593 . Its county seat is DeLand, and its most populous city is currently Deltona.... . She was presumably killed by a shark while attempting to swim to shore at daybreak.
Roger B. Garletts	May 21, 1981	Unconfirmed, probably a Tiger shark Tiger shark The tiger sharks, Galeocerdo cuvier, is a species of requiem shark and the only member of the genus Galeocerdo. Commonly known as sea tigers, tiger sharks are relatively large macropredators, capable of attaining a length of over . It is found in many tropical and temperate waters, and is...	Garletts disappeared while scuba diving and spearfishing at a depth of 60–80 ft (18.3–24.4 ) in murky, choppy water at Haena Beach Park Haʻena State Park Hāena State Park is a state park located on the north shore of the Hawaiian island of Kauai. It is often referred to as the "end of the road" and marks the end point of the Kuhio Highway. The park provides access to beaches, trails, and several ancient Hawaiian sites, including sea caves estimated... , Kauai, Hawaii. His recovered dive gear and shredded wetsuit, which bore numerous teeth marks, were suggestive of a fatal shark attack.

1970s

Name, Age	\|Species	South Kohala Kohala, Hawaii thumb\|right\|300px\|The districts of the [[Hawaii \|Big Island]]. From Northernmost, clockwise; Kohala , [[Hamakua\|Hāmākua]], [[Hilo, Hawaii\|Hilo]], [[Puna, Hawaii\|Puna]], [[Kau, Hawaii\|Kaū]], [[Kona District, Hawaii\|Kona]]... , Big Island, Hawaii Hawaii (island) The Island of Hawaii, also called the Big Island or Hawaii Island , is a volcanic island in the North Pacific Ocean... . Police divers only recovered the elderly man's severed hand and a flashlight.
Danson Nakaima	1976	Unconfirmed	Presumed killed while scuba diving for black coral Black coral Black corals are a group of deep water, tree-like corals related to sea anemones. They are also found in rare dark shallow water areas such as New Zealand's Milford Sound where they can be viewed from an underwater observatory. They normally occur in the tropics... at a depth of 180 feet (54.9 m) off Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii. Approximately 30 large sharks were later seen near his partially-devoured remains.
Stephen C. Powell	July 16, 1976	Unconfirmed, probably a tiger shark	Killed by a shark while scuba diving off Koloa Koloa, Hawaii Kōloa is a census-designated place in Kauai County, Hawaii, United States. The population was 1,942 at the 2000 census. Kōloa is often incorrectly translated as native duck, which is the correct translation for the similar-looking koloa . Kōloa has no known translation... , Kauai, Hawaii. The lower portion of his body was recovered.
John Carter, 17	July 20, 1974	Unconfirmed	Killed by a school of small sharks while swimming in the Back River on the southern end of Savannah Beach Savannah, Georgia Savannah is the largest city and the county seat of Chatham County, in the U.S. state of Georgia. Established in 1733, the city of Savannah was the colonial capital of the Province of Georgia and later the first state capital of Georgia. Today Savannah is an industrial center and an important... , Chatham County, Georgia Chatham County, Georgia Chatham County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. The county seat and largest city is Savannah. In the official US Census of 2010, Chatham County had a total population of 265,128 . Chatham is the most populous Georgia county outside the Atlanta metropolitan area... .
Billy Horne, 10	July 2, 1974	Oceanic whitetip shark Oceanic whitetip shark The oceanic whitetip shark, Carcharhinus longimanus, is a large pelagic shark inhabiting tropical and warm temperate seas. Its stocky body is most notable for its long, white-tipped, rounded fins....	While adrift after the yacht he was in caught on fire and sank, he was killed by a shark in the Gulf of Mexico Gulf of Mexico The Gulf of Mexico is a partially landlocked ocean basin largely surrounded by the North American continent and the island of Cuba. It is bounded on the northeast, north and northwest by the Gulf Coast of the United States, on the southwest and south by Mexico, and on the southeast by Cuba. In... off the coast of Florida.
Rodney Temple	October 14, 1972	Oceanic whitetip shark Oceanic whitetip shark The oceanic whitetip shark, Carcharhinus longimanus, is a large pelagic shark inhabiting tropical and warm temperate seas. Its stocky body is most notable for its long, white-tipped, rounded fins.... (two)	Temple was scuba diving with partners Bret Gilliam Bret Gilliam Bret Clifton Gilliam is a pioneering technical diver. He is most famous as the founder of TDI, and as the one time holder of the world record for deep diving on air.... and Robbie McIlvaine in calm 80 °F (26.7 °C) water with 150 feet (45.7 m) of visibility some 300 yards (274.3 m) from shore. The experienced divers were retrieving research samples from Cane Bay, Saint Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands Saint Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands Saint Croix is an island in the Caribbean Sea, and a county and constituent district of the United States Virgin Islands , an unincorporated territory of the United States. Formerly the Danish West Indies, they were sold to the United States by Denmark in the Treaty of the Danish West Indies of... . At a depth of 210 feet (64 m) they noted two oceanic whitetips circling them. Gilliam and McIlvaine began ascending to the surface first, momentarily decompressing on a reef ledge at 175 feet (53.3 m) before noticing bubbles rising from Temple's position below. Gilliam descended and saw a 12 feet (3.7 m) whitetip biting Temple's left thigh, the second larger shark attacking immediately afterward and severing Temple's lower left leg. Gilliam grabbed Temple's shoulder harness and began kicking to the surface, but the sharks pulled the two men deeper to 400 feet (121.9 m), tearing into Temple's abdomen and pulling him out of Gilliam's arms. Gilliam and McIlvaine successfully surfaced and survived; Temple's body was never recovered. This may be the deepest shark attack on record.
Ernie Reathaford	March 31, 1970	Unconfirmed, probably a tiger shark	Swept out to sea by strong surf while bodyboarding at Waimea Bay Waimea Bay, Hawaii Waimea Bay is located in Haleiwa on the North Shore of O‘ahu in the Hawaiian Islands at the mouth of the Waimea River. Waimea Valley extends behind Waimea Bay. Waimea means "Red Water" in Hawaiian.-History:... , Oahu, Hawaii. A 15 foot shark was observed in the area.

1960s

Name, Age	\|Species	Oahu Oahu Oahu or Oahu , known as "The Gathering Place", is the third largest of the Hawaiian Islands and most populous of the islands in the U.S. state of Hawaii. The state capital Honolulu is located on the southeast coast... and Molokai Molokai Molokai or Molokai is an island in the Hawaiian archipelago. It is 38 by 10 miles in size with a land area of , making it the fifth largest of the main Hawaiian Islands and the 27th largest island in the United States. It lies east of Oahu across the 25-mile wide Kaiwi Channel and north of... . Part of the victim's remains were recovered from the stomach of a captured 11 feet (3.4 m) tiger shark.
LTJG John W. Gibson, 25	April 20, 1963	Galapagos shark Galapagos shark The Galapagos shark is a species of requiem shark, family Carcharhinidae, found worldwide. This species favors clear reef environments around oceanic islands, where it is often the most abundant shark species...	Gibson was attacked at about 1:30 p.m. roughly 33 yards (30.2 m) from shore while attempting to swim across Magens Bay Magens Bay Magens Bay is a bay on Saint Thomas, United States Virgin Islands, located in the Caribbean.Located on the North side of the island, Magens Bay features a well-protected white sand beach stretching for nearly a mile... , Saint Thomas Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands Saint Thomas is an island in the Caribbean Sea and with the islands of Saint John, Saint Croix, and Water Island a county and constituent district of the United States Virgin Islands , an unincorporated territory of the United States. Located on the island is the territorial capital and port of... , U.S. Virgin Islands. Water conditions were calm with a temperature of approximately 82.4 °F (28 °C) and a depth of 40 feet (12.2 m). A vacationing tourist acquainted with Gibson, Donna M. Waugh, 25, aided him in swimming to shore, but he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at 2 p.m. Gibson's wounds included a dismembered right hand, a mangled left shoulder, and a badly bitten right thigh and hip (including a severed femoral artery Femoral artery The femoral artery is a general term comprising a few large arteries in the thigh. They begin at the inguinal ligament and end just above the knee at adductor canal or Hunter's canal traversing the extent of the femur bone.... ). The next day a 10 feet (3 m) male Galapagos shark was baited and hooked in the bay, its stomach containing Gibson's missing hand and other human remains; the shark's jaws are now on display at the University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez The University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez or Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez in Spanish , is a land-grant, sea-grant, space-grant state university located in the city of Mayagüez, Puerto Rico... 's marine laboratory. This is the first authenticated attack in the Virgin Islands.
Roy C. Kametani	April 8, 1963	Tiger shark	Victim was swept out to sea while picking opihi at Hapuna Beach Hapuna Beach State Recreation Area Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area is a large park and sandy beach on the Big Island of Hawaii. The Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel is also located adjacent to the beach. Hāpuna is popular with residents and visitors.... , Hawaii. Parts of the body were later recovered. The victim may have drowned before being consumed.
Hans Fix, 40	August 19, 1962	bull shark	Killed while surf fishing in waist deep water at Andy Bowie Park, Padre Island Padre Island Padre Island is part of the U.S. state of Texas. The island is located on Texas' southern coast of the Gulf of Mexico and is famous for its white sandy beaches at the south end... , near Port Isabel, Texas Port Isabel, Texas Port Isabel is a city in Cameron County, Texas, United States. It is part of the Brownsville–Harlingen–Raymondville and the Matamoros–Brownsville metropolitan areas... .
Jacob Horn, 45	October 1961	Unconfirmed, probably a bull or tiger shark	Presumed killed by a shark; his mutilated body washed ashore near Boca Raton Boca Raton, Florida Boca Raton is a city in Palm Beach County, Florida, USA, incorporated in May 1925. In the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 74,764; the 2006 population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau was 86,396. However, the majority of the people under the postal address of Boca Raton, about... , Palm Beach County, Florida Palm Beach County, Florida Palm Beach County is the largest county in the state of Florida in total area, and third in population. As of 2010, the county's estimated population was 1,320,134, making it the twenty-eighth most populous in the United States... .
William J. Dandridge, 23	June 24, 1961	Unconfirmed, probably a bull or tiger shark	Killed while scuba diving and spear fishing 9 miles (14 km) east of Key Biscayne Key Biscayne Key Biscayne is an island located in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States, between the Atlantic Ocean and Biscayne Bay. It is the southernmost of the barrier islands along the Atlantic coast of Florida, and lies south of Miami Beach and southeast of Miami... , Dade County, Florida. The left side of his torso, including the left arm, was devoured.
Harold Riley	December 27, 1960	Tiger shark	Swept out to sea while net fishing at Maile Point, Oahu, Hawaii. A 20 feet (6.1 m) shark was seen attacking Riley. His body was recovered off the coast of Nanakuli.
Young Marine Recruit	August 1960	Unconfirmed	Killed while swimming from camp off Parris Island, South Carolina Parris Island, South Carolina Parris Island is a former census-designated place , currently a portion of Port Royal in Beaufort County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 4,841 at the 2000 census. As defined by the U.S. Census Bureau, Parris Island is included within the Beaufort Urban Cluster and the larger... .

1950s

Name, Age	\|Species	Gulf of Mexico Gulf of Mexico The Gulf of Mexico is a partially landlocked ocean basin largely surrounded by the North American continent and the island of Cuba. It is bounded on the northeast, north and northwest by the Gulf Coast of the United States, on the southwest and south by Mexico, and on the southeast by Cuba. In... about 6 miles (9.7 km) off Panama City Panama City Panama is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Panama. It has a population of 880,691, with a total metro population of 1,272,672, and it is located at the Pacific entrance of the Panama Canal, in the province of the same name. The city is the political and administrative center of the... , Florida Florida Florida is a state in the southeastern United States, located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 18,801,310 as measured by the 2010 census, it... . Neal's friends surfaced and threw him a line after entering their cruise boat; Neal, however, failed to climb up. One of the men, Gary Seymour, 21, went back into the water to search for Neal, but was "attacked by two big sharks," managing to escape by hiding in a crevice in the coral reef. Navy divers from the U.S. Naval Mine Defense Laboratory found Neal's swim fins, face mask, and lead diving weights, all showing bite marks. Neal's swim trunks and parts of his undershirt were also found, bloodstained and ripped. His body was never recovered. Charter boat captain Charles House reported that his crew baited and hooked two 12 feet (3.7 m) sharks some 300 feet (91.4 m) from Neal's last known location about an hour before he vanished.
Robert Lyell Pamperin, 33	June 14, 1959	Great white shark	Pamperin was free-diving with a friend, Gerald Lehrer, 30, for abalone at Alligator Head, La Jolla Cove La Jolla Cove La Jolla Cove is a cove and a beach in La Jolla, San Diego, California. It is a very small beach within walking distance from the Children's Pool Beach and is considered one of the most beautiful beaches in Southern California... , La Jolla, California. The men were 55 yards (50.3 m) from shore, diving at a depth of 36–42 ft (11–12.8 ); water temperature was 68 °F (20 °C) with 23 feet (7 m) of visibility. At approximately 5:10 p.m. Lehrer heard Pamperin screaming for help, his thrashing body momentarily upright and waist-high out of the water before submerging. Lehrer dove and spotted a 20 foot shark thrashing Pamperin in its mouth. Lehrer dove several times in a futile effort to scare off the shark before swimming to land. The attack was witnessed by several people onshore. An extensive search by police divers and the Coast Guard failed to recover Pamperin's body; only a single swim fin was found. He was seen being swallowed whole, feet-first.
Albert Kogler, Jr., 18	May 7, 1959	Great white shark	Killed while swimming in less than 15 feet (4.6 m) of water off Baker Beach Baker Beach Baker Beach is a public beach on the peninsula of San Francisco, California, U.S.. The beach lies on the shore of the Pacific Ocean to the northwest of the city... , San Francisco, California San Francisco, California San Francisco , officially the City and County of San Francisco, is the financial, cultural, and transportation center of the San Francisco Bay Area, a region of 7.15 million people which includes San Jose and Oakland... .
William S. Weaver, 15	December 13, 1958	Tiger shark	Killed while surfing near the Mokulua Islands Na Mokulua Nā Mokulua are two islets off the windward coast of O‘ahu in the Hawaiian Islands. They are also commonly known as "The Moks" or the "Twin Islands". The islets are located about .75 miles off Lanikai, a neighborhood of Kailua, Hawai‘i and are often photographed. The larger island is Moku Nui and... off Lanikai, Oahu, Hawaii. His leg was severed. Rescue personnel recovering his body two hours later observed a 15 foot shark in the vicinity.
Sailor from tuna vessel, 22	December 12, 1958	Tiger shark	A sailor who was cleaning the hull of tuna vessel No. 12, the Taiyo Marei, fell overboard at approximately 11:00 a.m. in Pago Pago Harbor Pago Pago Harbor Pago Pago Harbor is a large natural inlet in the central south coast of the island of Tutuila in American Samoa. The capital, Pago Pago is located on the inner reaches of the harbor, close to its northwesternmost point.... , Tutuila Tutuila Tutuila is the largest and the main island of American Samoa in the archipelago of Samoan Islands. It is the third largest island in the Samoan Islands chain of the Central Pacific located roughly northeast of Brisbane, Australia and over northeast of Fiji. It contains a large, natural harbor,... , American Samoa. His body was recovered from the wharf Wharf A wharf or quay is a structure on the shore of a harbor where ships may dock to load and unload cargo or passengers.Such a structure includes one or more berths , and may also include piers, warehouses, or other facilities necessary for handling the ships.A wharf commonly comprises a fixed... at the Van Camp Seafood Company's tuna cannery with bite wounds to the left thigh and hip.
Angel Escartin, 35	July 10, 1958	Unconfirmed	Autopsy report concluded that he was bitten by a shark off Key West Key West Key West is an island in the Straits of Florida on the North American continent at the southernmost tip of the Florida Keys. Key West is home to the southernmost point in the Continental United States; the island is about from Cuba.... , Monroe County, Florida Monroe County, Florida Monroe County is a county located in the state of Florida. As of 2000, the population was 79,589. The U.S. Census Bureau 2006 estimate for the county was 74,737.... while still alive.
Rupert Wade, 57	July 15, 1957	Great white shark	Killed while swimming in the surf at Atlantic Beach, Salter Path Salter Path, North Carolina Salter Path is an unincorporated community in Carteret County, North Carolina, United States. A Crystal Coast community, it lies on Bogue Banks between the towns of Emerald Isle and Indian Beach.-History:... , Carteret County, North Carolina Carteret County, North Carolina Carteret County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of 2010, the population was 66,469. Its county seat is Beaufort. Most of the county is part of the Crystal Coast.... .
Peter Savino, 25	April 28, 1957	Great white shark	Savino was killed at approximately 1:30 p.m. while swimming with a friend, Daniel Hogan, 22, off Atascadero Beach, Morro Bay, California Morro Bay, California Morro Bay is a waterfront city in San Luis Obispo County, California, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 10,234, down from 10,350 at the 2000 census.- History :... . After being swept out some 300–600 yd (274.3–548.6 ) from shore by a strong tide, the two started a swim back, though Savino began to tire. As Hogan towed Savino, a shark appeared and nudged Savino with enough force to draw blood. Aware of the imminent danger, the men started a furious race to shore, but when Hogan looked back to check on his friend Savino had disappeared. The U.S. Coast Guard sent a launch Launch (boat) A launch in contemporary usage refers to a large motorboat. The name originally referred to the largest boat carried by a warship. The etymology of the word is given as Portuguese lancha "barge", from Malay lancha, lancharan, "boat," from lanchar "velocity without effort," "action of gliding... to the area, and Executive Officer James C. Knight reported seeing a 20 foot shark swim by, though by the time the crew had returned to the spot with armaments the shark had disappeared. Despite the following day's search, Savino's body was never recovered. This attack bears similarities to the attack on Robert Pamperin in June 1959.
Sailor from tuna vessel, 28	August 8, 1955	Blue shark Blue shark The blue shark is a species of requiem shark, family Carcharhinidae, that inhabits deep waters in the world's temperate and tropical oceans. Preferring cooler waters, blue sharks migrate long distances, for example from New England to South America. Although generally lethargic, they can move very...	Received fatal bite wounds to the abdomen while taking a morning swim in Pago Pago Bay near the Van Camp Seafood Company tuna cannery, Tutuila Tutuila Tutuila is the largest and the main island of American Samoa in the archipelago of Samoan Islands. It is the third largest island in the Samoan Islands chain of the Central Pacific located roughly northeast of Brisbane, Australia and over northeast of Fiji. It contains a large, natural harbor,... , American Samoa.
Capt. Kosuo Mizokawa, 27	January 6, 1955	Unconfirmed, probably a tiger shark	Mizokawa was attacked after diving overboard and swimming near the stern of the Japanese-flagged trawler near the Van Camp Seafood Company tuna cannery in Pago Pago Harbor Pago Pago Harbor Pago Pago Harbor is a large natural inlet in the central south coast of the island of Tutuila in American Samoa. The capital, Pago Pago is located on the inner reaches of the harbor, close to its northwesternmost point.... , Tutuila Tutuila Tutuila is the largest and the main island of American Samoa in the archipelago of Samoan Islands. It is the third largest island in the Samoan Islands chain of the Central Pacific located roughly northeast of Brisbane, Australia and over northeast of Fiji. It contains a large, natural harbor,... , American Samoa.
Harold Souza, 15	July 26, 1953	Tiger shark	Killed while spearfishing off Maile Beach, Oahu, Hawaii. A 10 feet (3 m) shark was observed in the vicinity.
Leonard Gant	April 15, 1953	Tiger shark	Killed by a shark off McGregor Point, Maui, Hawaii swimming after canoe he was in became swamped.
Gordon S. Chun	April 8, 1953	Unconfirmed, probably a tiger shark	Swept into the sea while fishing from shore. Body recovered was mutilated by sharks. May have drowned near Wailupe, Oahu, Hawaii.
Arthur Barry Lyle Wilson, 17	December 7, 1952	Great white shark	Wilson was attacked at approximately 2:00 p.m. while swimming near Lover's Point, Pacific Grove, California Pacific Grove, California Pacific Grove is a coastal city in Monterey County, California, USA, with a population of 15,041 as of the 2010 census, down from 15,522 as of the 2000 census... with a friend, Brookner W. Grady, Jr., 15. Wilson was some 25 yards (22.9 m) from shore in 30 feet (9 m) of water. Wave faces averaged 8 feet (2.4 m), with 6–8 ft (1.8–2.4 ) of visibility in the 55 °F (12.8 °C) water. Suddenly a 12 foot shark attacked Wilson, thrashing him and lifting him several feet into the air. Grady swam to his friend's aid and began gouging the shark's eye with a hunting knife. Four other swimmers helped pull the unconscious Wilson onto an inner tube, reaching shore some 20–30 minutes later with the shark circling the entire way. By then, Wilson had bled to death. His right leg was nearly bitten off in the attack; he also suffered a severed femoral artery, gashes to his left thigh, torso, back, and a large chunk was torn out of his right buttock. The wounds suggest Wilson was bitten at least four times. The attack, which was witnessed by scores of beachgoers, is the first authenticated attack on the California coast.
Gerbacio Solano, 40	December 3, 1952	Tiger shark	Killed by an extremely large shark described by witnesses as being in excess of 22 feet (6.7 m) while swimming from his fishing boat setting nets at Maile Beach, Oahu, Hawaii.
Shigeichi Kawamura	August 3, 1952	Tiger shark	Disappeared while swimming between the Ala Moana channel and Kewalo Basin, Oahu, Hawaii. A shark bite was found on the right side of his body.
Male Pan Am pilot	1952	Unconfirmed	Killed while swimming near Key West, Florida Key West, Florida Key West is a city in Monroe County, Florida, United States. The city encompasses the island of Key West, the part of Stock Island north of U.S. 1 , Sigsbee Park , Fleming Key , and Sunset Key... . He was bitten in the groin area.
Alejandro Nodura	June 25, 1951	Tiger shark	Swept out to sea while fishing at Kapehu Beach, Hawaii. Victim was last seen in the shark's mouth.
Gilbert S. Hotta	January 16, 1950	Tiger shark	Swept into the sea while fishing by a large wave near Kahakuloa, Maui, Hawaii. Three large tiger sharks were seen in the area the day of the accident. His torso was recovered from a "huge tiger shark" caught there three days later.

1940s

Name, Age	\|Species	St. Augustine, Florida St. Augustine, Florida St. Augustine is a city in the northeast section of Florida and the county seat of St. Johns County, Florida, United States. Founded in 1565 by Spanish explorer and admiral Pedro Menéndez de Avilés, it is the oldest continuously occupied European-established city and port in the continental United... . His leg was severely bitten. The Jacksonville Jacksonville, Florida Jacksonville is the largest city in the U.S. state of Florida in terms of both population and land area, and the largest city by area in the contiguous United States. It is the county seat of Duval County, with which the city government consolidated in 1968... papers initially and erroneously reported this as a barracuda Barracuda The barracuda is a ray-finned fish known for its large size and fearsome appearance. Its body is long, fairly compressed, and covered with small, smooth scales. Some species could reach up to 1.8m in length and 30 cm in width... attack. He died in the hospital after attempts to save him were unsuccessful.
John Kuntsler	May 8, 1945	Unconfirmed	Killed while swimming in Ocracoke Inlet, North Carolina.

1930s

Name, Age	\|Species	Galveston, Texas Galveston, Texas Galveston is a coastal city located on Galveston Island in the U.S. state of Texas. , the city had a total population of 47,743 within an area of... . His right arm was torn off and his right leg and thigh were mangled.
Joseph Troy, Jr., 16	July 25, 1936	Great white shark	Attacked while swimming at Hollywood Beach, Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts Buzzards Bay is a census-designated place in the town of Bourne in Barnstable County, Massachusetts. The population was 3,549 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Buzzards Bay is located at... . He died during surgery.
Jere W. Fountain, 38	September 21, 1935	Bull shark	Killed while swimming in Browns Inlet on the New River near Onslow Beach, North Carolina.
Richard Clark Best, Jr., 8	June 20, 1934	Unconfirmed, probably a bull or tiger shark	Killed while standing in the surf at Melbourne, Florida Melbourne, Florida Melbourne is a city in Brevard County, Florida, United States. As of 2009, the population estimated by the U.S. Census Bureau is 78,323. The municipal area is the second largest by size and by population in the county. Melbourne is a principal city of the Palm Bay – Melbourne – Titusville, Florida... .
Thomas N. Martin, 24	April 10, 1933	Unconfirmed, probably a bull or tiger shark	Killed in the surf at Miami Beach, Florida Miami Beach, Florida Miami Beach is a coastal resort city in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States, incorporated on March 26, 1915. The municipality is located on a barrier island between the Atlantic Ocean and Biscayne Bay, the latter which separates the Beach from Miami city proper... .
George Gaspar	September 2, 1931	Tiger shark	Swept out to sea by strong currents while fishing at Kāhala, Oahu, Hawaii. His remains were recovered from the stomach of an 18 feet (5.5 m) shark near the Naval Air Station Barbers Point.

1920s

Name, Age	\|Species	Sea Bright, New Jersey Sea Bright, New Jersey Sea Bright is a borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough population was 1,412.Sea Bright was formed as a borough by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 21, 1889, from portions of Ocean Township, based on the results of a... .
William J. Goins	May 18, 1926	Great white shark	Killed while swimming off Haleiwa, Oahu, Hawaii. Witnesses describe Goins as giving a loud shriek before suddenly disappearing beneath the surface. His remains were recovered from a 12.5 feet (3.8 m) Great white shark captured off Kahuku.
Professor Winslow	November 1924	Unconfirmed	Killed after both legs and arms were severely bitten by a shark in Santurce, Puerto Rico.
Miss Bourne	December 15, 1922	Unconfirmed	Killed after her leg was bitten by a shark in San Juan, Puerto Rico San Juan, Puerto Rico San Juan , officially Municipio de la Ciudad Capital San Juan Bautista , is the capital and most populous municipality in Puerto Rico, an unincorporated territory of the United States. As of the 2010 census, it had a population of 395,326 making it the 46th-largest city under the jurisdiction of... .
Dorothy MacLatchie, 18	June 17, 1922	Unconfirmed	Killed by a "monster fish" while floating next to the Municipal Pier, St. Petersburg, Florida St. Petersburg, Florida St. Petersburg is a city in Pinellas County, Florida, United States. It is known as a vacation destination for both American and foreign tourists. As of 2008, the population estimate by the U.S. Census Bureau is 245,314, making St... .

1910s

Name, Age	\|Species	Florida Keys Florida Keys The Florida Keys are a coral archipelago in southeast United States. They begin at the southeastern tip of the Florida peninsula, about south of Miami, and extend in a gentle arc south-southwest and then westward to Key West, the westernmost of the inhabited islands, and on to the uninhabited Dry... .
Watson "Stanley" Fisher Jersey Shore Shark Attacks of 1916 The Jersey Shore shark attacks of 1916 were a series of shark attacks along the coast of New Jersey between July 1 and July 12, 1916, in which four people were killed and one injured. Since 1916, scholars have debated which shark species was responsible and the number of animals involved, with the... , 24	July 12, 1916	Unconfirmed, experts are divided whether it was a bull or immature great white shark	Attacked while trying to recover Lester Stillwell's body in Matawan Creek, New Jersey. Fisher died at Monmouth Hospital in Long Branch, New Jersey Long Branch, New Jersey Long Branch is a city in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city population was 30,719.Long Branch was formed on April 11, 1867, as the Long Branch Commission, from portions of Ocean Township... a few hours after the attack.
Lester Stillwell Jersey Shore Shark Attacks of 1916 The Jersey Shore shark attacks of 1916 were a series of shark attacks along the coast of New Jersey between July 1 and July 12, 1916, in which four people were killed and one injured. Since 1916, scholars have debated which shark species was responsible and the number of animals involved, with the... , 11	July 12, 1916	Unconfirmed, experts are divided whether it was a bull or immature great white shark	Killed while swimming with playmates in Matawan Creek, a narrow, brackish, tidal river near Matawan, New Jersey Matawan, New Jersey Matawan is a borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough population was 8,810. The name "Matawan" comes from a Native American Lenape word.... .
Charles Bruder Jersey Shore Shark Attacks of 1916 The Jersey Shore shark attacks of 1916 were a series of shark attacks along the coast of New Jersey between July 1 and July 12, 1916, in which four people were killed and one injured. Since 1916, scholars have debated which shark species was responsible and the number of animals involved, with the... , 27	July 6, 1916	Unconfirmed, probably a bull or great white shark	Killed while swimming approximately 130 yards (118.9 m) from shore in Spring Lake, New Jersey Spring Lake, New Jersey Spring Lake is a borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough population was 2,993.... . Both legs were bitten off.
Charles Van Sant Jersey Shore Shark Attacks of 1916 The Jersey Shore shark attacks of 1916 were a series of shark attacks along the coast of New Jersey between July 1 and July 12, 1916, in which four people were killed and one injured. Since 1916, scholars have debated which shark species was responsible and the number of animals involved, with the... , 23	July 1, 1916	Unconfirmed, probably a great white shark	Attacked while swimming in chest-deep water about 40 yards (36.6 m) from shore at Beach Haven, New Jersey Beach Haven, New Jersey Beach Haven is a Borough in Ocean County, New Jersey in the United States. The borough is located on Long Beach Island and borders the Atlantic Ocean... . He died on the beach of a severed femoral artery Femoral artery The femoral artery is a general term comprising a few large arteries in the thigh. They begin at the inguinal ligament and end just above the knee at adductor canal or Hunter's canal traversing the extent of the femur bone.... after being pulled from the surf. Recorded as the first known shark attack in United States waters (according to the Discovery Channel)
Okomoto	March 3, 1914	Unconfirmed	Washed into the sea while picking opihi at Honomu, Hawaii and killed by two large sharks.
John Bloomquist	September 23, 1911	Unconfirmed, probably a bull shark	Killed by a shark in the Galveston, Texas Galveston, Texas Galveston is a coastal city located on Galveston Island in the U.S. state of Texas. , the city had a total population of 47,743 within an area of... ship channel after he jumped overboard to rescue a companion.
Ship's pilot	September 20, 1911	Unconfirmed	Fell overboard and was killed by a shark while swimming in Pensacola Bay Pensacola Bay Pensacola Bay is a bay located in the northwestern part of Florida, United States, known as the Florida Panhandle.The bay, an inlet of the Gulf of Mexico, is located in Escambia County and Santa Rosa County, adjacent to the city of Pensacola, Florida, and is about 13 miles long and 2.5 miles ... , Santa Rosa County, Florida Santa Rosa County, Florida Santa Rosa County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. According to the 2000 U.S. Census, the population was 117,743, while a July 1, 2005, estimate placed the population at 143,105, an 18% increase making it the 84th fastest growing county in the United States between 2000 and 2005. ... .
Unidentified male	1910	Unconfirmed	Attacked while fishing at Hilo, Hawaii.

1900s

Name, Age	\|Species	Pauwela Haiku-Pauwela, Hawaii Haiku-Pauwela is a census-designated place in Maui County, Hawaii, United States. The population was 6,578 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Haiku-Pauwela is located at .... , Maui, Hawaii. A search party later witnessed a large shark devour what appeared to be part of the victim's body.
Unidentified male	January 17, 1908	Unconfirmed	Killed by a shark while gathering fish stunned by dynamite at Mana, Kauai, Hawaii.
Japanese fisherman	January 8, 1908	Unconfirmed	Killed by a shark while gathering fish stunned by dynamite in Mana, Kauai, Hawaii.
Japanese fisherman	1907	Unconfirmed, probably a tiger shark	Fell into the water and killed by a shark while net fishing near Pepeekeo, Honomu, Hawaii.
Belton Larkin	March 31, 1907	Bull shark	Killed after a shark, which had been chasing a tarpon Tarpon Tarpons are large fish of the genus Megalops. There are two species of Megalops, one native to the Atlantic, and the other to the Indo-Pacific oceans.They are the only members of the family Megalopidae.- Species and habitats :... , leapt into his small skiff Skiff The term skiff is used for a number of essentially unrelated styles of small boat. The word is related to ship and has a complicated etymology: "skiff" comes from the Middle English skif, which derives from the Old French esquif, which in turn derives from the Old Italian schifo, which is itself of... breaking it apart near Punta Gorda, Charlotte County, Florida Charlotte County, Florida Charlotte County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. As of 2000, the population was 141,627. In 2005, the population of the MSA was 154,030.The U.S. Census Bureau 2007 estimate for the county was 152,814... . Shark bit his side nearly cutting him in two.
Sutton Davis	July 29, 1905	Unconfirmed	Killed while wading at Davis Shore, east of Beaufort, North Carolina Beaufort, North Carolina Beaufort is a town in Carteret County, North Carolina, United States. Established in 1709, it is the third-oldest town in North Carolina.The population was 4,189 at the 2008 census and it is the county seat of Carteret County... .
Unidentified man	1904	Tiger shark	Man disappeared while swimming off Diamond Head Diamond Head, Hawaii Diamond Head is the name of a volcanic tuff cone on the Hawaiian island of Oahu and known to Hawaiians as Lēahi, most likely from lae 'browridge, promontory' plus ahi 'tuna' because the shape of the ridgeline resembles the shape of a tuna's dorsal fin... , Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii. A shark was caught two days later with the head and body of a man (complete from the waist down with the exception of one leg) in its gut. The shark was described as "monstrous" in size.
Phil Kitchin	ca. 1903	Tiger shark	Killed while fishing at Koko Head, Oahu, Hawaii. His foot was recovered two days later from a shark.
Hawaiian boy	August 2, 1902	Tiger shark	Killed while catching crabs at Kalihi, Oahu, Hawaii. Both arms were severed.
Unidentified Coast Guard Personnel	1900–1905	Unconfirmed	Killed while swimming at Ocracoke Inlet, North Carolina.
Emil Uhlbrecht and an unidentified person	July 14, 1900	Tiger shark	Uhlbrecht was swept out to sea while hunting sea shells with friends at Makapuu Point, Oahu, Hawaii. His positively-identified foot was recovered from a tiger shark measuring 11 in 9 in (3.58 m) long which had been caught off Kakaako, Oahu by John Kinipeki on September 17. The shark's stomach also contained a femur and pelvis thought to belong to another person, possibly one of several Chinese fisherman who had drowned in the harbor a few months prior.

Before 1900

Name, age	\|Species	Jacksonville, Florida Jacksonville, Florida Jacksonville is the largest city in the U.S. state of Florida in terms of both population and land area, and the largest city by area in the contiguous United States. It is the county seat of Duval County, with which the city government consolidated in 1968... .
Capt. George Jacob Hanscheldt	1853 or 1854	Unconfirmed	Knocked overboard and killed by a shark near Fernandina Beach, Nassau County, Florida Nassau County, Florida Nassau County is a county located in the state of Florida. As of 2000, the population was 57,663. The U.S. Census Bureau 2008 estimate for the county was 69,835. Its county seat is Fernandina Beach, Florida.... .
Charles Chambers	1852	Unconfirmed	Killed while wading ashore from a capsized vessel in Mount Pleasant, Charleston County, South Carolina Charleston County, South Carolina Charleston County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Carolina. According to a 2005 U.S. Census Bureau estimate, its population was 330,368. Its county seat is Charleston. It is the third-most populous county in the state . Charleston County was created in 1901 by an act of the South... .
James Kinney	March 1851	Tiger Shark	Killed while swimming in Honolulu Harbor, Oahu, Hawaii.
Crew member of a pilot boat	ca. 1840	Unconfirmed, probably a Great white shark	Killed while treading water awaiting rescue after being accidentally thrown overboard in Charleston Harbor, Charleston County, South Carolina Charleston County, South Carolina Charleston County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Carolina. According to a 2005 U.S. Census Bureau estimate, its population was 330,368. Its county seat is Charleston. It is the third-most populous county in the state . Charleston County was created in 1901 by an act of the South... . Witnesses estimated the shark to be 25 feet (8 m) long.
Joseph Blaney	July 12, 1830	Great white shark	While fishing from a dory Dory The dory is a small, shallow-draft boat, about long. It is a lightweight and versatile boat with high sides, a flat bottom and sharp bows. They are easy to build because of their simple lines. For centuries, dories have been used as traditional fishing boats, both in coastal waters and in the... 5 miles (8 km) east of Scituate, Massachusetts Scituate, Massachusetts Scituate is a seacoast town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States, on the South Shore, midway between Boston and Plymouth. The population was 18,133 at the 2010 census.... .
Unidentified male	1828	Unconfirmed, probably a tiger shark	The victim was riding surf near Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii at the time of the attack. The shark bit off most or all of the victim's limbs, while his torso was left floating in the water. The attack was reportedly witnessed "by a number of Hawaiian chiefs."
Nu'u-anu-pa'ahu	1779	Unconfirmed, presumed tiger shark	The victim was a young male who suffered a gash to one side of his buttocks following a shark attack at Maliu, Hawaii. The victim later died of his injuries at Pololū Valley Pololu Valley Pololū is the Northernmost of a series of erosional valleys forming the east coast of Kohala Mountain on the Island of Hawaii. The word Pololū means long spear in the Hawaiian language.- Features :... .
Anthony Van Corlaer Anthony Van Corlaer Anthony Van Corlaer was a trumpeter for the garrison in New Amsterdam. According to legend, Peter Stuyvesant, having learned of an English expedition on its way to seize the colony, ordered Van Corlaer to rouse the villages along the Hudson River with a trumpet call to war...	1642	Unconfirmed, presumed bull shark	The victim was presumably killed and eaten by a shark on a stormy evening while attempting to swim across the Hudson River Hudson River The Hudson is a river that flows from north to south through eastern New York. The highest official source is at Lake Tear of the Clouds, on the slopes of Mount Marcy in the Adirondack Mountains. The river itself officially begins in Henderson Lake in Newcomb, New York... at the Spuyten Duyvil, Riverdale, New York City. A witness to Van Corlaer's death stated that "the devil" in the shape of a giant fish swam up and proceeded to "seize the sturdy Antony by the leg and drag him beneath the waves." This may be the earliest recorded shark attack in the New World.

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