Maputo Province in Mozambique is a coastal region renowned for its stunning beaches, lively marine life, and diverse shark population.
Nestled along Africa's southeastern shore, this province features beautiful beaches with clear waters, golden sands, and swaying palm trees.
The coastal waters of Maputo Province are home to various shark species, such as bull sharks, tiger sharks, and hammerhead sharks.
While encounters with sharks are rare, the region's authorities and resorts are vigilant about monitoring and ensuring beach safety.
When exploring Maputo Province, visitors can admire its picturesque beaches and observe the intriguing marine creatures that inhabit its waters.
Understanding our data at Maputo Province
In our comprehensive overview of maputo 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
Maputo Province
Location
Ponta Do Ouro
Date
2009-12-22
Year
2009
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Mozambique
Activity
Swimming
Name
Peter Fraser
Sex
M
Age
27
Injury
Multiple Lacerations To Right Torso & Arm. Defense Wounds On Hands
Fatal
N
Time
16H30
Species
Zambesi Shark, 2M
Recorded Attack #2
Area
Maputo Province
Location
Ponta Do Ouro
Date
1998-01-14
Year
1998
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Mozambique
Activity
Surfing
Name
Roberto Zornada
Sex
M
Age
23.0
Injury
Leg Bitten
Fatal
N
Time
13H15
Species
Small Dusky Shark Or Blackfin Shark
Recorded Attack #3
Area
Maputo Province
Location
Xefina Island, Bay Of Maputo
Date
1959-10-07
Year
1959
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Mozambique
Activity
Swimming
Name
A Portuguese Soldier
Sex
M
Age
X
Injury
Fatal, Died In Lourenco Marques Hospital
Fatal
Y
Time
N/A
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #4
Area
Maputo Province
Location
Off Inhaca Island
Date
1917-11-01
Year
1917
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Mozambique
Activity
Wreck Of The Tug Magellan
Name
A South African Sailor
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
Fatal
Fatal
Y
Time
Night
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #5
Area
Maputo Province
Location
Off Inhaca Island
Date
1959-01-02
Year
1959
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Mozambique
Activity
Swimming Ashore From Fishing Boat Swamped And Sunk By A Squall
Name
Eric Suttie & Peter Murray
Sex
M
Age
33 & 26
Injury
Suttie's Lower Abdomen Was Bitten, Murray Disappeared (Presumed Drowned)
Fatal
Y
Time
08H00
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #6
Area
Maputo Province
Location
Santa Maria Peninsula
Date
N/A
Year
Z
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Mozambique
Activity
Skindiving
Name
Les Bishop
Sex
M
Age
36.0
Injury
Bumped By Sharks
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
A Pack Of Sharks
Recorded Attack #7
Area
Maputo Province
Location
Ponto Do Ouro
Date
1972-01-01
Year
1972
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Mozambique
Activity
Spearfishing
Name
Lee Koch
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
Puncture Wounds To Arm
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #8
Area
Maputo Province
Location
Lourenco Marques
Date
1906-07-01
Year
1906
Type
Invalid
Country
Mozambique
Activity
N/A
Name
Captain Sanna
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
Sanna May Have Drowned; His Hand (Identified By Ring On Finger) Found In A Shark At The Market
Fatal
Unknown
Time
N/A
Species
Questionable
Recorded Attack #9
Area
Maputo Province
Location
Inhaca Island
Date
1972-09-04
Year
1972
Type
Invalid
Country
Mozambique
Activity
Swimming
Name
Yvonne Vladislavick
Sex
F
Age
20
Injury
Feet Injured
Fatal
Unknown
Time
N/A
Species
Questionable Incident
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