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Compiled from various sources, including the Global Shark Attack File, credible news reports, and original manual research.

This data represents real incidents involving real people. Information is presented for educational and research purposes with respect to those affected.

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Stats

Environmental patterns and personal risk factors

Incidents by Season
Distribution of shark incidents across seasons (fatal shown in red)
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter
Fatal
Incidents by Day of Week
Which days see the most shark encounters
Incidents by Moon Phase
Exploring the relationship between lunar cycles and shark behavior
Incidents by Water Depth
How depth affects incident frequency and severity
Depth:
shallow → deep
Fatal
Time in Water Before Incident
How long victims were in the water before the incident

Note: These visualizations are based on documented incidents where environmental factors were recorded. Many historical incidents lack complete data. Patterns shown here are for educational purposes and should not be used as the basis for safety decisions.