Pensacola Beach is a beautiful coastal spot on the Gulf of Mexico in Florida, known for its white sandy beaches and clear blue waters.
It's a great place to relax and have fun.
The area is home to many sea animals like dolphins, sea turtles, and various kinds of fish.
Sometimes, you might see sharks in the water at Pensacola Beach.
Sharks live in these waters naturally.
Encounters with sharks here are rare, and local officials work to keep beach visitors safe.
When you visit Pensacola Beach, be careful when swimming and follow any posted signs about shark activity.
By being cautious and following safety rules, you can enjoy the amazing nature of Pensacola Beach and help protect the sea life that lives there.
Understanding our data at Pensacola Beach
In our comprehensive overview of pensacola 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
Pensacola, Escambia County
Date
1849-06-08
Year
1849
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Usa
Activity
Bathing
Name
Mrs. Cracton
Sex
F
Age
N/A
Injury
Fatal
Fatal
Y
Time
N/A
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #2
Area
Florida
Location
In The Bay Near The Naval Yard At Pensacola, Escambia County
Date
1882-01-01
Year
1882
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Usa
Activity
During An Exhibition He Was Tied In Sack & Thrown Overboard
Name
John T. Clark
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
No Injury, Sack Rammed By Shark & Shark Harassed Him When He Surfaced
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #3
Area
Florida
Location
Pensacola, Escambia County
Date
1849-06-08
Year
1849
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Usa
Activity
Attempting To Rescue Woman Seized By Shark
Name
Mr. Mansfield
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
Fatal
Fatal
Y
Time
N/A
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #4
Area
Florida
Location
Gulf Of Mexico, 22 Miles From Pensacola
Date
1989-09-13
Year
1989
Type
Provoked
Country
Usa
Activity
Fishing, Stepped On Hooked Shark's Head
Name
Charles N. Swafford
Sex
M
Age
51
Injury
Bitten By Hooked Shark Provoked Incident
Fatal
N
Time
Afternoon
Species
150-Lb Shark
Recorded Attack #5
Area
Florida
Location
Pensacola Bay, Escambia County
Date
1911-09-20
Year
1911
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Usa
Activity
Fell Overboard & Swimming
Name
Thomas Ashe, A Ship’S Pilot
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
Fatal
Fatal
Y
Time
N/A
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #6
Area
Florida
Location
Pensacola Bay, Escambia County
Date
2000-06-13
Year
2000
Type
Watercraft
Country
Usa
Activity
Sailing
Name
22' Pleasure Boat
Sex
N/A
Age
N/A
Injury
No Injury To Occupants, Boat's Rear Platform Bitten
Fatal
N
Time
14H30
Species
Bull Shark, 2.4 M [8']
Recorded Attack #7
Area
Florida
Location
Pensacola Bay, Escambia County
Date
1911-11-08
Year
1911
Type
Invalid
Country
Usa
Activity
N/A
Name
Jules Antoine
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
Cause Of Death Undetermined. 3.6 M [11'9] Shark Seen Carrying Body. Next Day, Shark Was Killed & Antoine's Entire Body Was Found In Its Gut.
Fatal
Unknown
Time
N/A
Species
Shark Involvement Prior To Death Unconfirmed
Recorded Attack #8
Area
Florida
Location
Pensacola Beach, Escambia County
Date
1999-07-04
Year
1999
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Usa
Activity
Wading In School Of Baitfish
Name
Lisa Alexander
Sex
F
Age
30.0
Injury
Lacerations Knee To Ankle
Fatal
N
Time
Afternoon
Species
Blacktip Shark, 1.8 M [6']
Recorded Attack #9
Area
Florida
Location
70 Miles Off Pensacola
Date
2023-01-01
Year
2023
Type
Provoked
Country
Usa
Activity
Spearishing
Name
Chad Petti
Sex
M
Age
30
Injury
Knocked Spear Out Of His Hands And Fin Bitten
Fatal
N
Time
14H50
Species
Mako Shark
Recorded Attack #10
Area
Florida
Location
Pensacola Bay, Escambia County
Date
1909-08-13
Year
1909
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Usa
Activity
Fell Overboard From Fishing Schooner Halycon
Name
William Craug
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
Fatal
Fatal
Y
Time
N/A
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #11
Area
Florida
Location
Pensacola Harbor, Escambia County
Date
1780-08-08
Year
1780
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Usa
Activity
Swimming
Name
Joseph Feron
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
Fatal
Fatal
Y
Time
N/A
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #12
Area
Florida
Location
Pensacola Bay, Escambia County
Date
1881-10-16
Year
1881
Type
Invalid
Country
Usa
Activity
Bathing
Name
Anthony Mcdonald
Sex
M
Age
18
Injury
Fatal
Fatal
Unknown
Time
N/A
Species
Shark Involvement Prior To Death Unconfirmed
Recorded Attack #13
Area
Florida
Location
Pensacola Bay, Escambia County
Date
1845-07-31
Year
1845
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Usa
Activity
Fell Overboard
Name
A Sailor From The U.S.S. Falmouth
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
Fatal
Fatal
Y
Time
N/A
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #14
Area
Florida
Location
Pensacola, Escambia County
Date
1990-01-01
Year
1990
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Usa
Activity
Surfing
Name
Male
Sex
M
Age
17.0
Injury
N/A
Fatal
Unknown
Time
N/A
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #15
Area
Florida
Location
Pensacola Bay, Escambia County
Date
1845-09-10
Year
1845
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Usa
Activity
Seine Netting
Name
Nickerson
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
Fatal
Fatal
Y
Time
N/A
Species
N/A
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