Guerrero, Mexico, is a beautiful place on the Pacific coast known for its stunning beaches and diverse marine life.
The beaches in Guerrero have golden sands, clear waters, and vibrant marine creatures.
Acapulco, one of the most popular beach destinations in Guerrero, is famous for its lively wildlife and breathtaking sunsets.
It's important to know that there are sharks in Guerrero's waters, including tiger sharks, bull sharks, and whale sharks.
While shark sightings are uncommon, authorities work hard to keep beach goers safe by monitoring shark activity.
Despite the sharks, Guerrero's beaches attract visitors worldwide with their natural beauty and diverse marine life.
Whether you want to relax on the sand, surf, or explore the underwater world, Guerrero offers an unforgettable beach experience.
Understanding our data at Guerrero
In our comprehensive overview of guerrero, 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
Guerrero
Location
Ixtapa
Date
2001-09-30
Year
2001
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Mexico
Activity
Body Surfing
Name
Brian Lavelle
Sex
M
Age
26.0
Injury
Hand Injured
Fatal
N
Time
Late Morning
Species
Tiger Shark, 1.8 M [6']
Recorded Attack #2
Area
Guerrero
Location
Pantla Beach
Date
2008-05-23
Year
2008
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Mexico
Activity
Surfing
Name
Osvaldo Mata Valdovinos
Sex
M
Age
21
Injury
Fatal
Fatal
Y
Time
N/A
Species
2 M Shark
Recorded Attack #3
Area
Guerrero
Location
Acapulco
Date
1964-08-23
Year
1964
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Mexico
Activity
Floating On His Back In An Inner Tube
Name
Thad T. Moore
Sex
M
Age
19.0
Injury
Right Thigh Bitten
Fatal
N
Time
14H00
Species
1.8 To 2.4 M [6' To 8'] Shark
Recorded Attack #4
Area
Guerrero
Location
Acapulco
Date
1970-01-10
Year
1970
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Mexico
Activity
Swimming
Name
Jack Kardell
Sex
M
Age
22
Injury
Leg Bitten
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #5
Area
Guerrero
Location
Acapulco
Date
1953-08-01
Year
1953
Type
Invalid
Country
Mexico
Activity
Free Diving
Name
Arthur R. Satz
Sex
M
Age
19
Injury
No Injury
Fatal
Unknown
Time
17H30
Species
Invalid
Recorded Attack #6
Area
Guerrero
Location
Acapulco
Date
1880-05-07
Year
1880
Type
Invalid
Country
Mexico
Activity
N/A
Name
A.H.C.
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
Human Remains Recovered From A 15' Shark, Probable Scavenging
Fatal
Unknown
Time
N/A
Species
Shark Involvement Prior To Death Unconfirmed
Recorded Attack #7
Area
Guerrero
Location
Acapulco Bay
Date
1973-12-01
Year
1973
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Mexico
Activity
Swimming Alongside Yacht Mexico Fiesta
Name
American Male
Sex
M
Age
20S
Injury
Fatal
Fatal
Y
Time
Late Afternoon
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #8
Area
Guerrero
Location
Playa Linda
Date
2008-05-24
Year
2008
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Mexico
Activity
Surfing
Name
Bruce Grimes
Sex
M
Age
49
Injury
Lacerations To Right Forearm And Hand
Fatal
N
Time
Early Morning
Species
3 M Shark
Recorded Attack #9
Area
Guerrero
Location
Revolcadero Beach, Acapulco
Date
1972-12-25
Year
1972
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Mexico
Activity
Body Surfing
Name
Gerald Soukoff
Sex
M
Age
17
Injury
Fatal, Hand Severed, Right Leg And Torso Bitten
Fatal
Y
Time
Afternoon
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #10
Area
Guerrero
Location
Troncones Beach
Date
2008-04-28
Year
2008
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Mexico
Activity
Surfing
Name
Adrian Ruiz
Sex
M
Age
24
Injury
Fatal Severe Bite To Right Thigh
Fatal
Y
Time
Afternoon
Species
Tiger Shark
Recorded Attack #11
Area
Guerrero
Location
Acapulco
Date
1958-10-01
Year
1958
Type
Provoked
Country
Mexico
Activity
Slapped Shark On Tail As It Swam By
Name
Male
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
Shark Turned & Severed His Leg Provoked Incident
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #12
Area
Guerrero
Location
Northwest Of Acapulco
Date
1961-11-14
Year
1961
Type
Invalid
Country
Mexico
Activity
N/A
Name
N/A
Sex
N/A
Age
N/A
Injury
Bodies Of Hurricane Victims Bitten By Shoals Of Sharks, Post Mortem Scavenging
Fatal
Unknown
Time
N/A
Species
Shark Involvement Prior To Death Was Not Confirmed
Recorded Attack #13
Area
Guerrero
Location
La Playa Hornos (Near Acapulco)
Date
1977-01-01
Year
1977
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Mexico
Activity
Swimming
Name
Mexican Male
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
Fatal, Left Leg Severed, Neck Cut
Fatal
Y
Time
14H30
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #14
Area
Guerrero
Location
Zacatula
Date
1909-06-26
Year
1909
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Mexico
Activity
Bathing
Name
Rosa Lopez
Sex
F
Age
N/A
Injury
Fatal
Fatal
Y
Time
N/A
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #15
Area
Guerrero
Location
Caleta Beach, Acapulco
Date
1958-07-31
Year
1958
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Mexico
Activity
Swimming
Name
Suzanne Dreufus
Sex
F
Age
N/A
Injury
Fatal
Fatal
Y
Time
N/A
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #16
Area
Guerrero
Location
Copacabana Beach, Acapulco
Date
1971-04-06
Year
1971
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Mexico
Activity
Surfing
Name
Jimmy Rowe
Sex
M
Age
19
Injury
Fatal, Left Thigh Bitten
Fatal
Y
Time
11H00
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #17
Area
Guerrero
Location
Revolcadero Beach, Acapulco
Date
1973-02-27
Year
1973
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Mexico
Activity
Swimming
Name
Dr. Leo Ephraim Fischer
Sex
N/A
Age
57
Injury
Fatal, Multiple Bites
Fatal
Y
Time
N/A
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #18
Area
Guerrero
Location
Off Barra Vieja
Date
2019-11-23
Year
2019
Type
Provoked
Country
Mexico
Activity
Fishing
Name
Male
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
Lacerations To Arm From Hooked Shark Provoked Incident
Fatal
N
Time
15H00
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #19
Area
Guerrero
Location
Troncones
Date
2019-03-21
Year
2019
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Mexico
Activity
Swimming
Name
Alex Wilton
Sex
M
Age
32.0
Injury
20 Cm Gash To Right Leg
Fatal
N
Time
17H30
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #20
Area
Guerrero
Location
Revolcadero Beach, Acapulco
Date
1973-04-04
Year
1973
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Mexico
Activity
Wading
Name
John P.R. Nicholls
Sex
M
Age
45
Injury
Fatal, Multiple Bites
Fatal
Y
Time
18H00
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #21
Area
Guerrero
Location
Boca De La Leña, La Unión
Date
2012-05-29
Year
2012
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Mexico
Activity
Free Diving / Spearfishing
Name
Benigno Medina Navarrete
Sex
M
Age
46
Injury
Left Hand Severed
Fatal
N
Time
09H00
Species
Bull Shark, 3M
Recorded Attack #22
Area
Guerrero
Location
Acapulco
Date
1959-09-01
Year
1959
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Mexico
Activity
N/A
Name
French Woman
Sex
F
Age
Middle-Age
Injury
Fatal, Leg Severed, Other Leg Lacerated
Fatal
Y
Time
N/A
Species
N/A
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