Welcome to Veracruz, Mexico, a city on the Gulf of Mexico known for its beautiful beaches and vibrant marine life.
Shark sightings are rare but include nurse sharks, bull sharks, and sometimes hammerhead sharks, adding excitement to diving and snorkeling adventures.
Aside from its marine residents, Veracruz also offers lovely colonial architecture, local cuisine, and lively entertainment.
Visitors can relax on sandy beaches or explore historical sites in this enchanting destination.
Understanding our data at Veracruz
In our comprehensive overview of veracruz, 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
Veracruz
Location
Vera Cruz
Date
1846-12-08
Year
1846
Type
Sea Disaster
Country
Mexico
Activity
Wreck Of The Uss Somers
Name
N/A
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
Fatal, Some Were Taken By Sharks
Fatal
Y
Time
N/A
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #2
Area
Veracruz
Location
Mocambo
Date
1965-05-01
Year
1965
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Mexico
Activity
Swimming
Name
Father Jose De Jesus Gomez, A Priest
Sex
M
Age
35
Injury
Right Arm Severed, Right Leg Bitten, Not Known If He Survived
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #3
Area
Veracruz
Location
Mocambo
Date
1965-07-26
Year
1965
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Mexico
Activity
Bathing
Name
Hector Serfio Trillio Jimenez
Sex
M
Age
25
Injury
Fatal, Both Legs Severed
Fatal
Y
Time
17H00
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #4
Area
Veracruz
Location
Cabo Rojo
Date
1967-02-06
Year
1967
Type
Sea Disaster
Country
Mexico
Activity
The Shrimper Loless Maurine Capsized In Heavy Seas & The Men Were Swimming Ashore
Name
Carlos Humberto Mendez & Esteban Robles
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
Fatal
Fatal
Y
Time
14H00
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #5
Area
Veracruz
Location
Veracruz
Date
1967-10-26
Year
1967
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Mexico
Activity
Swimming
Name
A Youth
Sex
N/A
Age
N/A
Injury
Fatal
Fatal
Y
Time
N/A
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #6
Area
Veracruz
Location
Playa Mocambo
Date
1965-05-29
Year
1965
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Mexico
Activity
Swimming
Name
Ignacio Millán
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
Fatal, Left Leg & Right Arm Severed
Fatal
Y
Time
12H00
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #7
Area
Veracruz
Location
Villa Del Mar Beach, Veracruz
Date
1962-10-25
Year
1962
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Mexico
Activity
Wading
Name
Nicolas Jimenez Nunez, A Catholic Priest
Sex
M
Age
32.0
Injury
Fatal, Both Legs Bitten
Fatal
Y
Time
08H30
Species
2.7 M [9'] Shark
Recorded Attack #8
Area
Veracruz
Location
Villa Del Mar Beach, Veracruz
Date
1962-09-22
Year
1962
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Mexico
Activity
Swimming
Name
Nestor Valenzuela
Sex
M
Age
20.0
Injury
Left Arm Severely Bitten, Surgically Amputated
Fatal
N
Time
15H00
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #9
Area
Veracruz
Location
Panuco River Mouth
Date
1930-01-22
Year
1930
Type
Watercraft
Country
Mexico
Activity
Fishing Schooner Jose Luis Foundered
Name
N/A
Sex
N/A
Age
N/A
Injury
Remains Of One Of The Crew Found In Shark
Fatal
Y
Time
N/A
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #10
Area
Veracruz
Location
Mocambo
Date
1965-06-09
Year
1965
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Mexico
Activity
Swimming
Name
Father Miguel De Jesus Chavez, A Catholic Priest
Sex
M
Age
38.0
Injury
Right Forearm Severed, Right Leg Bitten And Surgically Amputated
Fatal
N
Time
14H00
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #11
Area
Veracruz
Location
Coatzacoalcos
Date
1903-05-04
Year
1903
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Mexico
Activity
Bathing
Name
3 Men
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
Fatal X 3
Fatal
Y
Time
N/A
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #12
Area
Veracruz
Location
Playa Mocambo
Date
1965-05-28
Year
1965
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Mexico
Activity
Swimming
Name
Fidel Garcia Montero
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
Fatal, Left Arm & Right Leg Severed
Fatal
Y
Time
N/A
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #13
Area
Veracruz
Location
Villa Del Mar Beach, Veracruz
Date
N/A
Year
1943
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Mexico
Activity
Swimming
Name
A U.S. Citizen
Sex
N/A
Age
N/A
Injury
Fatal
Fatal
Y
Time
N/A
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #14
Area
Veracruz
Location
Villa Del Mar Beach, Veracruz
Date
1943-07-01
Year
1943
Type
Invalid
Country
Mexico
Activity
Swimming
Name
Manuel Zamora, A Lawyer
Sex
M
Age
68.0
Injury
No Injury, A Shark Made A Threat Display
Fatal
Unknown
Time
Between 11H00 & 12H00
Species
Invalid
Recorded Attack #15
Area
Veracruz
Location
Tlacotalpan, Vera Cruz
Date
N/A
Year
1874
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Mexico
Activity
Bathing
Name
A Servant Of General Diaz
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
Fatal
Fatal
Y
Time
N/A
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #16
Area
Veracruz
Location
Playa Villa Del Mar
Date
1965-09-08
Year
1965
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Mexico
Activity
N/A
Name
Miguel Salas Gonzalez
Sex
M
Age
23.0
Injury
Leg & Arm Bitten
Fatal
N
Time
18H00
Species
300-Kg [662-Lb] Shark
Recorded Attack #17
Area
Veracruz
Location
Vera Cruz Harbor
Date
1867-08-01
Year
1867
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Mexico
Activity
Boat From The Austrian Ship Elizabeth
Name
14 Crewmen
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
Fatal
Fatal
Y
Time
N/A
Species
N/A
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