Primorje-Gorski NOTAR County in Croatia is a beautiful coastal area known for its natural beauty and diverse marine life, including sharks.
The region features stunning beaches, rugged cliffs, and lush greenery along the Adriatic Sea.
While shark sightings are rare and attacks are uncommon, the waters off the coast of Croatia are home to various species, such as sandbar sharks and basking sharks, contributing to the rich biodiversity of the region.
Visitors can enjoy activities like swimming, snorkeling, and exploring ancient seaside villages in this scenic coastal location.
Understanding our data at Primorje-Gorski Kotar County
In our comprehensive overview of primorje-gorski kotar county, 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
Primorje-Gorski Kotar County
Location
Volosko, Opatija
Date
1900-07-31
Year
1900
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Croatia
Activity
Swimming
Name
Male
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
Fatal
Fatal
Y
Time
N/A
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #2
Area
Primorje-Gorski Kotar County
Location
Mošćenička Draga
Date
1958-08-01
Year
1958
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Croatia
Activity
Swimming
Name
Hilda Keller
Sex
F
Age
N/A
Injury
Leg Injured
Fatal
N
Time
18H00
Species
3 M Shark
Recorded Attack #3
Area
Primorje-Gorski Kotar County
Location
Opatija
Date
1955-08-26
Year
1955
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Croatia
Activity
Swimming
Name
Carla Podzum
Sex
F
Age
32
Injury
Fatal
Fatal
Y
Time
N/A
Species
White Shark
Recorded Attack #4
Area
Primorje-Gorski Kotar County
Location
Preluka Harbour
Date
1974-01-01
Year
1974
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Croatia
Activity
N/A
Name
2 Czech Tourists
Sex
N/A
Age
N/A
Injury
Fatal
Fatal
Y
Time
N/A
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #5
Area
Primorje-Gorski Kotar County
Location
Krk Island
Date
1907-08-12
Year
1907
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Croatia
Activity
Swimming
Name
Josef Slivovic
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
Fatal
Fatal
Y
Time
N/A
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #6
Area
Primorje-Gorski Kotar County
Location
Krk Island
Date
1907-08-12
Year
1907
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Croatia
Activity
Swimming
Name
A School Teacher
Sex
F
Age
N/A
Injury
Fatal
Fatal
Y
Time
N/A
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #7
Area
Primorje-Gorski Kotar County
Location
Rijeka
Date
1888-10-23
Year
1888
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Croatia
Activity
N/A
Name
N/A
Sex
N/A
Age
N/A
Injury
Human Remains Found In Shark
Fatal
Y
Time
N/A
Species
5M, 3500 Kg Female Shark
Recorded Attack #8
Area
Primorje-Gorski Kotar County
Location
Off Volusca, Opatija
Date
1893-10-16
Year
1893
Type
Invalid
Country
Croatia
Activity
Small Boat
Name
4 Passengers Frightened By Shark
Sex
N/A
Age
N/A
Injury
No Injury; No Attack
Fatal
Unknown
Time
N/A
Species
Invalid
Recorded Attack #9
Area
Primorje-Gorski Kotar County
Location
Rijeka
Date
1910-12-25
Year
1910
Type
Invalid
Country
Croatia
Activity
N/A
Name
Male
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
Fatal?
Fatal
Unknown
Time
N/A
Species
Questionable
Recorded Attack #10
Area
Primorje-Gorski Kotar County
Location
Bakar
Date
1966-08-16
Year
1966
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Croatia
Activity
Swimming
Name
Josef Treliac
Sex
M
Age
33
Injury
Fatal
Fatal
Y
Time
N/A
Species
White Shark
Recorded Attack #11
Area
Primorje-Gorski Kotar County
Location
Opatija, Northwestern Coast Of Rijeka Bay
Date
1961-09-24
Year
1961
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Croatia
Activity
Swimming
Name
Sabit Plana
Sex
M
Age
19.0
Injury
Fatal, Hand Severed & Legs Bitten
Fatal
Y
Time
Early Afternoon
Species
White Shark
Recorded Attack #12
Area
Primorje-Gorski Kotar County
Location
Rijeka
Date
1914-07-07
Year
1914
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Croatia
Activity
N/A
Name
Male
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
No Injury, Shark Nudged Raft And Circled For 2 Hrs.
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
6 M Shark
Recorded Attack #13
Area
Primorje-Gorski Kotar County
Location
Kraljevica
Date
1887-09-11
Year
1887
Type
Invalid
Country
Croatia
Activity
N/A
Name
N/A
Sex
N/A
Age
N/A
Injury
Shoes & Human Remains Found In A Shark
Fatal
Unknown
Time
N/A
Species
Shark Involvement Prior To Death Unconfirmed
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