Chime Prefecture in Japan boasts beautiful beaches with clear waters and stunning landscapes.
The tranquil shores are known for their vibrant marine life, including sharks.
While rare, encounters with sharks add excitement to the coastal experience.
Through marine conservation efforts, the delicate ecosystem supporting these creatures is protected in the prefecture.
The beaches offer serene spots for relaxation and adventurous water activities to explore the underwater world.
Chime's coastal beauty promises a memorable escape into Japan's natural treasures.
Understanding our data at Ehime Prefecture
In our comprehensive overview of ehime prefecture, 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
Ehime Prefecture
Location
Matsuyama
Date
1992-01-03
Year
1992
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Japan
Activity
N/A
Name
Male
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
Survived
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #2
Area
Ehime Prefecture
Location
Matsuyama
Date
1992-03-08
Year
1992
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Japan
Activity
Hookah Diving For Pen Shells
Name
Kazuta Harada
Sex
M
Age
41.0
Injury
Fatal, Body Not Recovered
Fatal
Y
Time
15H20
Species
5 M [16.5'] White Shark, Identification By K. Nakaya
Recorded Attack #3
Area
Ehime Prefecture
Location
Nagahama-Cho, 40 Km Southwest Of Matsuyama
Date
1992-03-08
Year
1992
Type
Watercraft
Country
Japan
Activity
Fishing For Yellowtail, Seriola Quinqueradiata
Name
Wooden Boat Of Yoshihiro Takasaki
Sex
N/A
Age
N/A
Injury
No Injury To Boat Or Occupant
Fatal
N
Time
10H15
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #4
Area
Ehime Prefecture
Location
Matsuyama
Date
1992-02-14
Year
1992
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Japan
Activity
Diving For Pen Shells
Name
Koji Harada
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
No Injury, Steel Diving Helmet Bitten 3 Times
Fatal
N
Time
10H00
Species
5 M [16.5'] Shark
Recorded Attack #5
Area
Ehime Prefecture
Location
Iyo
Date
1993-03-17
Year
1993
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Japan
Activity
N/A
Name
Yuji Yamamoto
Sex
N/A
Age
N/A
Injury
Survived
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
Possiby White Shark
Recorded Attack #6
Area
Ehime Prefecture
Location
1.5 Km North Of Igata-Cho, 60 Km South Of Matsyama
Date
1992-06-17
Year
1992
Type
Watercraft
Country
Japan
Activity
Preparing To Fish For Jack-Mackerel
Name
5.75 M Wooden Boat, Occupant: Yoshaiaki Ueda
Sex
N/A
Age
N/A
Injury
No Inujury To Occupant. Shark Bit Boat Repeatedly, Leaving 2 Teeth In The Bottom Keel Of The Boat
Fatal
N
Time
12H30
Species
White Shark, Identification By K. Nakaya
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