Delaware, a state in the USA, has beautiful beaches with golden sand and clear blue water.
Some well-known beaches are Robot Beach, Dewey Beach, and Bethany Beach.
These beaches have their own special charm for visitors.
There may be sharks in the waters near Delaware's coast.
Sharks are a part of the ocean's ecosystem and are important creatures.
While shark encounters are rare and sharks usually avoid people, it's important to be cautious when swimming or doing water activities.
Local authorities may have guidelines or warnings for your safety.
Despite the occasional shark presence, Delaware's beaches are popular for relaxing, sunbathing, and water sports.
They offer a calm and scenic environment for a peaceful beach vacation.
Understanding our data at Delaware
In our comprehensive overview of delaware, 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
Delaware
Location
Dewey Beach
Date
1980-07-23
Year
1980
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Usa
Activity
Standing
Name
Phyllis Riley
Sex
F
Age
22
Injury
No Injury, Shark Bit Her Bathing Suit
Fatal
N
Time
Afternoon
Species
4' To 8' Shark
Recorded Attack #2
Area
Delaware
Location
Fenwick Island
Date
N/A
Year
1966
Type
Invalid
Country
Usa
Activity
Spearfishing On Scuba
Name
Charles T. Henderson
Sex
M
Age
26.0
Injury
No Attack, No Injury, Shark Took Speared Fish & Approached Diver Closely
Fatal
Unknown
Time
17H00
Species
Invalid
Recorded Attack #3
Area
Delaware
Location
Delaware Lightship
Date
1911-07-16
Year
1911
Type
Provoked
Country
Usa
Activity
Fishing
Name
Martin Berg
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
Hooked Shark Bit His Leg, Knee To Ankle Provoked Incident
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #4
Area
Delaware
Location
Indian River Inlet, Rehoboth Beach
Date
2007-08-20
Year
2007
Type
Provoked
Country
Usa
Activity
Fishing
Name
Male
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
Forearm Bitten By Hooked Shark Provoked Incident
Fatal
N
Time
19H45
Species
Sandtiger Shark
Recorded Attack #5
Area
Delaware
Location
Cape Henlopen State Park, Sussex County
Date
2014-06-09
Year
2014
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Usa
Activity
Standing
Name
Andrew Vance
Sex
M
Age
16
Injury
Abrasion To Right Hand, Lacerations To Left Forearm
Fatal
N
Time
17H00
Species
Sandbar Shark, 3' To 4'
Recorded Attack #6
Area
Delaware
Location
Herring Point, Sussex County
Date
2020-06-04
Year
2020
Type
N/A
Country
Usa
Activity
Skimboarding
Name
Holt Baker
Sex
M
Age
12.0
Injury
Puncture Wounds To Leg
Fatal
N
Time
13H00
Species
Shark Involvement Unconfirmed But Considered Probable
Recorded Attack #7
Area
Delaware
Location
Mispillion Light, Delaware Bay
Date
1960-08-04
Year
1960
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Usa
Activity
Fishing, Struck By Another Shark When Removing Shark From Line
Name
Russell Saylor
Sex
M
Age
46.0
Injury
Hand Lacerated
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
2.4 M [8'] Shark
Recorded Attack #8
Area
Delaware
Location
Lewes, Sussex County
Date
1909-09-04
Year
1909
Type
Provoked
Country
Usa
Activity
Seine Netting
Name
Walter Beach
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
Abrasion To Leg From Netted Shark Provoked Incident
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
5' Shark
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