Miami Beach in Florida is a popular spot known for its sunny shores and clear blue waters.
It has white sandy beaches and swaying palm trees, offering a beautiful natural setting.
While the waters are home to sharks like blacktop and spinner sharks, they are mostly harmless.
Visitors should be cautious when swimming, especially during feeding times.
Despite this, Miami Beach is a favorite destination for all ages, with beachfront cafés and resorts, diverse marine life, and water sports activities.
Whether you want to relax in the sun or explore the beach, Miami Beach promises memorable experiences.
Understanding our data at Miami Beach
In our comprehensive overview of miami beach, 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 beaches, neighboring beaches 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
Florida
Location
Miami, Miami-Dade County
Date
1957-01-01
Year
1957
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Usa
Activity
Helmet Diving In Miami Seaquarium
Name
Jim Kline
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
Shark Struck Helmet, No Injury
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
Bull Shark
Recorded Attack #2
Area
Florida
Location
Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County
Date
1956-07-17
Year
1956
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Usa
Activity
Wading
Name
Eleanor Nelson
Sex
F
Age
38
Injury
Lacerations To Legs
Fatal
N
Time
18H00
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #3
Area
Florida
Location
Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County
Date
1933-04-10
Year
1933
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Usa
Activity
Swimming
Name
Thomas N. Martin
Sex
M
Age
24.0
Injury
Fatal
Fatal
Y
Time
N/A
Species
Possibly A Bull Shark Or Tiger Shark
Recorded Attack #4
Area
Florida
Location
Miami, Dade County
Date
2003-12-26
Year
2003
Type
Invalid
Country
Usa
Activity
Swimming
Name
Richard Hansell
Sex
M
Age
28.0
Injury
Knee Lacerated
Fatal
Unknown
Time
N/A
Species
Questionable Incident
Recorded Attack #5
Area
Florida
Location
Miami
Date
2011-05-10
Year
2011
Type
Provoked
Country
Usa
Activity
Fishing
Name
Brian Storch
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
Laceration To Arm By Captive Shark Provoked Incident
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
Sandbar Shark, 8'
Recorded Attack #6
Area
Florida
Location
South Miami Beach, Dade County
Date
1991-07-07
Year
1991
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Usa
Activity
Swimming
Name
Jorge Garcia
Sex
M
Age
22
Injury
Arm Bitten
Fatal
N
Time
18H45
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #7
Area
Florida
Location
1 Mile Off Miami Beach
Date
1958-04-30
Year
1958
Type
Provoked
Country
Usa
Activity
Free Diving
Name
Johnny Bower
Sex
M
Age
29.0
Injury
Grabbed Shark’S Tail, Shark Bit His Thigh Provoked Incident
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
Nurse Shark, 1.5 M [5']
Recorded Attack #8
Area
Florida
Location
Miami Beach, Dade County
Date
1994-04-03
Year
1994
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Usa
Activity
Freediving For Seashells
Name
Raul Tozo
Sex
M
Age
71
Injury
Left Shoulder Lacerated
Fatal
N
Time
15H00
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #9
Area
Florida
Location
Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County
Date
2021-03-21
Year
2021
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Usa
Activity
Body Surfing
Name
Jay Weiskopf
Sex
M
Age
9.0
Injury
Left Shoulder Bitten
Fatal
N
Time
14H00
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #10
Area
Florida
Location
Off 12Th Street, Miami Beach
Date
1983-06-29
Year
1983
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Usa
Activity
Swimming
Name
Howard Rosen
Sex
M
Age
42
Injury
Left Foot Bitten
Fatal
N
Time
11H00
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #11
Area
Florida
Location
Miami Seaquarium, Virginia Key, Miami, Miami-Dade County
Date
1957-08-01
Year
1957
Type
Provoked
Country
Usa
Activity
Attempting To Net Shark In Shark Channel
Name
Philip Case & William B. Gray
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
Legs Bitten Provoked Incident
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
2.7 M [9'] Bull Shark, Identified By Capt. W. Gray
Recorded Attack #12
Area
Florida
Location
Miami Beach
Date
2013-10-19
Year
2013
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Usa
Activity
Wading
Name
Logan Hamby
Sex
M
Age
6
Injury
Bitten On Left Calf & Foot
Fatal
N
Time
Late Afternoon
Species
Nurse Shark?
Recorded Attack #13
Area
Florida
Location
Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County
Date
2020-10-07
Year
2020
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Usa
Activity
Body Surfing
Name
Mark Bowden
Sex
M
Age
31.0
Injury
Laceration To Lower Leg
Fatal
N
Time
Afternoon
Species
Blacktip Shark
Recorded Attack #14
Area
Florida
Location
Miami
Date
1959-03-01
Year
1959
Type
Watercraft
Country
Usa
Activity
On Boat, Preparing To Dive
Name
R.P. Straughan
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
Boat Followed Shark; Shark Holed Boat
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
Tiger Shark 4.3 M [14']
Recorded Attack #15
Area
Florida
Location
Miami, Miami-Date County
Date
1936-03-30
Year
1936
Type
Provoked
Country
Usa
Activity
Fishing
Name
Bill Samsoe
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
No Injury. His Hand Entangled In Line Of Hooked Shark. He Was Pulled Overboard & Towed 150' Provoked Incident
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
650-Lb Shark
Recorded Attack #16
Area
Florida
Location
Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County
Date
1925-01-27
Year
1925
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Usa
Activity
Swimming
Name
Frank Chorie
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
Lacerations To Arm
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
N/A
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