Havana Province, situated in Cuba, is known for its beautiful beaches and rich marine life.
The coastal region features clear waters and golden sands, making it a popular destination for divers and snorkelers.
The waters surrounding Cuba are home to different shark species, like nurse sharks, reef sharks, and occasionally, larger ones such as hammerhead or tiger sharks.
These sharks contribute to the diverse marine ecosystem of the area, adding an element of thrill for nature enthusiasts exploring the underwater world of Havana Province.
Understanding our data at Havana Province
In our comprehensive overview of havana province, 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
Havana Province
Location
Havana Harbor
Date
1893-05-17
Year
1893
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Cuba
Activity
His Balloon Crashed In The Harbor
Name
Ramon Margulies, Aeronaut
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
Fatal
Fatal
Y
Time
16H00
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #2
Area
Havana Province
Location
Havana Harbor
Date
1749-01-01
Year
1749
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Cuba
Activity
Swimming
Name
Brook Watson
Sex
M
Age
14.0
Injury
Right Leg Severed At Knee. In 1796 He Became Lord Mayor Of London. In 1778 He Commissioned American Artist, John Singleton Copley, To Paint The Incident: Watson And The Shark
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #3
Area
Havana Province
Location
Miramar, Havana
Date
1931-08-23
Year
1931
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Cuba
Activity
Swimming
Name
Laureano Rodriguez
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
Fatal, Rescuers Saw Shark Trying To Drag Him Under By The Leg
Fatal
Y
Time
N/A
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #4
Area
Havana Province
Location
Off Jaimanitas Yacht Club, Havana
Date
1933-05-03
Year
1933
Type
Sea Disaster
Country
Cuba
Activity
Swimming To Shore From Capsized Sailboat
Name
Majin Alvarez Piedra
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
Fatal
Fatal
Y
Time
N/A
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #5
Area
Havana Province
Location
Cojimar
Date
1957-01-01
Year
1957
Type
Boat
Country
Cuba
Activity
Fishing
Name
Boat, Occupant: Portuondo
Sex
N/A
Age
N/A
Injury
No Injury To Occupant, Shark Stuck Boat
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
3.7 M [12'] Shark
Recorded Attack #6
Area
Havana Province
Location
Havana Harbor
Date
N/A
Year
1873
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Cuba
Activity
Swimming / Escaping Imprisonment
Name
Franz Mayer
Sex
M
Age
27
Injury
Legs Severed Bitten, Later Surgically Amputated
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #7
Area
Havana Province
Location
Cojimar
Date
N/A
Year
Z
Type
Provoked
Country
Cuba
Activity
Shark Fishing, Knocked Overboard
Name
Sandrillio
Sex
M
Age
50.0
Injury
Fatal, Hip Bitten Provoked Incident
Fatal
Y
Time
N/A
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #8
Area
Havana Province
Location
Cojimar
Date
1957-01-01
Year
1957
Type
Invalid
Country
Cuba
Activity
N/A
Name
An Infant
Sex
N/A
Age
2 To 3 Months
Injury
Fatal, But Was It An Accident Or Infanticide?
Fatal
Unknown
Time
N/A
Species
3.7 M [12'] Shark
Recorded Attack #9
Area
Havana Province
Location
Laplaya Beach / Vedado, Havana
Date
1930-07-19
Year
1930
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Cuba
Activity
Swimming
Name
Emilio Grenet
Sex
M
Age
29
Injury
Right Arm & Leg Bitten, Arm & Leg Surgically Amputated
Fatal
N
Time
Evening
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #10
Area
Havana Province
Location
Miramar Subdivision, Havana
Date
1931-08-25
Year
1931
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Cuba
Activity
Swimming A Quarter Mile Offshore
Name
Pablo Medina
Sex
M
Age
23.0
Injury
Fatal, Right Leg Bitten
Fatal
Y
Time
N/A
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #11
Area
Havana Province
Location
Havana Harbor
Date
1904-09-01
Year
1904
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Cuba
Activity
Lost His Footing & Fell Overboard
Name
Sailor From Ship Mobile
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
Fatal, Left Leg Severed Below Knee, Right Leg Severed Above Knee By A Second Shark
Fatal
Y
Time
N/A
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #12
Area
Havana Province
Location
Havana Harbor
Date
1895-09-18
Year
1895
Type
Sea Disaster
Country
Cuba
Activity
Shipwreck
Name
Male
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
Probable Drowning & Scavenging
Fatal
Unknown
Time
Night
Species
Questionable
Recorded Attack #13
Area
Havana Province
Location
Havana
Date
1957-01-01
Year
1957
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Cuba
Activity
Fishing For Sharks
Name
William Bolster
Sex
M
Age
18.0
Injury
Fatal, Became Entangled In Fishing Line And Pulled Below The Surface
Fatal
Y
Time
N/A
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #14
Area
Havana Province
Location
Vedado Baths, Miramar, Havana
Date
1931-08-31
Year
1931
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Cuba
Activity
Swimming
Name
Manuel Romero
Sex
M
Age
18
Injury
Fatal (Wire Netting Installed At Local Beaches After This Incident.)
Fatal
Y
Time
Fatal (Wire Netting Installed At Local Beaches After This Incident.)
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #15
Area
Havana Province
Location
Cojimar
Date
1955-01-01
Year
1955
Type
Provoked
Country
Cuba
Activity
Fishing
Name
Romilio
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
Forearm Slashed Wrist To Elbow By Hooked Shark He Was Trying To Club To Death Provoked Incident
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
A Little Shark
Recorded Attack #16
Area
Havana Province
Location
Havana Harbor
Date
1892-06-20
Year
1892
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Cuba
Activity
Riding A Horse
Name
A Mestizo
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
Fatal
Fatal
Y
Time
N/A
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #17
Area
Havana Province
Location
Cojimar
Date
1945-01-01
Year
1945
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Cuba
Activity
Playing On Rock, Slipped & Fell Into The Water
Name
Boy
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
Fatal
Fatal
Y
Time
N/A
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #18
Area
Havana Province
Location
Havana Harbor
Date
1903-10-04
Year
1903
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Cuba
Activity
Fell Overboard
Name
A Sailor
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
Fatal
Fatal
Y
Time
N/A
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #19
Area
Havana Province
Location
Havana Harbor
Date
1846-08-20
Year
1846
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Cuba
Activity
Bathing
Name
Male
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
Leg Severed
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
N/A
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