How many shark attacks have there been in Victoria?
View the report statistics
| State | Unprovoked Cases Recorded | Fatal |
|---|---|---|
| VIC | 1 | 0 |
| TAS | 0 | 0 |
| NT | 0 | 0 |
| Total – Unprovoked | 22 | 7 |
Which Australian state has the most shark attacks?
Shark attacks occur most frequently in nearshore waters – ones particularly between sandbars or steep drop-offs. The 3 major coastal areas of Australia including Western Australia, NSW and Queensland consistently account for more than 80% of where shark attacks and fatalities occur.
When was the first shark attack in Australia?
1791
Records of shark attacks in Australia have been kept since the early days of settlement (first attack was recorded in 1791), although the quality and completeness of reports in the earlier years are variable.
Are there sharks in the bay Melbourne?
Large sharks are rarely sighted in the bay, but they still are occasionally. In 2009, a huge 5 metre Great White Shark was photographed by two fisherman 7km off the coast of Altona. So, while rare, it is clear they do still occasionally frequent the waters of the bay.
Are there great white sharks in Victoria?
Distribution. In Australia, white sharks are more commonly found in the south, however sharks have been observed from central Queensland, NSW, Victoria, SA and WA. White sharks are also found near shore along most of the world’s temperate coastlines, including South Africa, Guadeloupe and California.
Are bull sharks in Victoria?
In fact, nearly all attacks in Australian coastal waters have been attributed to just three species: Great white sharks, tiger sharks and bull sharks (which aren’t usually found in Victorian waters). Other potentially dangerous sharks in Victoria include bronze whalers.
Are there sharks in Victoria?
Bull sharks and tiger sharks are a threat, but aren’t usually found in Victorian waters. Bronze whaler sharks are also considered a medium threat in Victoria due to their size, but there is only one confirmed record in Australia of a bronze whaler attack causing death.