Connecticut's beaches have beautiful shores with charming towns nearby.
There are different types of sharks in the waters off the coast, such as sand tiger sharks, short fin makes, and blue sharks.
These sharks usually don't bother people and stay away from busy areas.
Visitors can enjoy swimming and sunbathing on the beaches.
Understanding our data at Connecticut
In our comprehensive overview of connecticut, the data presented in this article is compiled from a variety of public sources, providing a consolidated view of shark encounters by beach.
As you explore the data, it is important to note that while we have organized the information by specific areas, neighboring areas may also have their own detailed posts.
We encourage you to utilize the search function on our website to discover unique posts that may pertain to nearby locations.
Given the unpredictable and often chaotic circumstances surrounding shark attacks, some of the details within our tables have been inferred post-incident.
This is a common practice in the documentation of such events, due to factors like the rapid response required at the scene and the retrospective nature of assembling such data.
Our aim is to offer a resource that not only informs but also enhances awareness and safety practices for all who venture into the marine environment.
As you navigate through the information, we hope it serves as a reminder of the respect and caution that our florida beaches command.
Recorded Attack #1
Area
Connecticut
Location
Branford, New Haven County
Date
1878-09-14
Year
1878
Type
Provoked
Country
Usa
Activity
Fishing
Name
Captain Pattison
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
Leg Bitten By Netted Shark Provoked Incident
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #2
Area
Connecticut
Location
Mystic River
Date
1933-08-26
Year
1933
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Usa
Activity
Swimming
Name
Helen Clarke
Sex
F
Age
N/A
Injury
Foot Bitten
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #3
Area
Connecticut
Location
3 Days Out Of Old Saybrook, Connecticut, 37.04'N, 67.57'W, Southern Fringe Of Gulf Stream
Date
1964-07-15
Year
1964
Type
Invalid
Country
Usa
Activity
Yacht Gooney Bird Foundered, 4 Survivors On Raft
Name
N/A
Sex
N/A
Age
N/A
Injury
No Injury, No Attack; Sharks Ate Their Food Tied To A Line Over The Side Of The Raft
Fatal
Unknown
Time
N/A
Species
Invalid
Recorded Attack #4
Area
Connecticut
Location
Bridgeport, Fairfield County
Date
N/A
Year
1900
Type
Provoked
Country
Usa
Activity
N/A
Name
Skiff With Dr. William T. Healey, Dr. Henry Callahan On Board
Sex
N/A
Age
N/A
Injury
No Injury To Occupants. They Shot Shark, Then It Capsized Their Skiff. Provoked Incident
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #5
Area
Connecticut
Location
Bridgeport, Fairfield County
Date
1890-08-09
Year
1890
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Usa
Activity
Treading For Clams
Name
Raymond Odell
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
Severe Lacerations To Left Arm.
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #6
Area
Connecticut
Location
Off Eames Monument, Bridgeport, Fairfield County
Date
1960-08-24
Year
1960
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Usa
Activity
Free Diving
Name
Clyde Trudeau
Sex
M
Age
38.0
Injury
Superficial Laceration Of Left Arm
Fatal
N
Time
13H35
Species
N/A
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