Puerto Rico is a beautiful island in the Caribbean Sea.
It has lovely beaches, colorful fish, and lush rainforests.
The waters are clear with sandy shores, ideal for swimming and snorkeling.
Sharks also live around the island, but attacks are rare, and authorities work to keep beach goers safe.
It's important to follow safety rules, like not swimming alone.
Puerto Rico's beaches are a popular spot for tourists to relax and enjoy the natural beauty, despite the presence of sharks.
Understanding our data at Puerto Rico
In our comprehensive overview of puerto rico, 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
Puerto Rico
Location
Condado Beach, San Juan
Date
1925-11-01
Year
1925
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Usa
Activity
N/A
Name
Lawyer’S Secretary
Sex
F
Age
N/A
Injury
Laceration Across Abdomen
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #2
Area
Puerto Rico
Location
Hatillo Beach
Date
2011-09-30
Year
2011
Type
Invalid
Country
Usa
Activity
Surfing
Name
Rafael Colón Casanova
Sex
M
Age
27
Injury
Lacerations To Lower Right Leg
Fatal
Unknown
Time
09H50
Species
No Shark Involvement
Recorded Attack #3
Area
Puerto Rico
Location
Condado Beach, San Juan
Date
1925-05-01
Year
1925
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Usa
Activity
N/A
Name
American University Student
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
Right Arm Nearly Severed At Shoulder, Left Wrist Lacerated
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #4
Area
Puerto Rico
Location
N/A
Date
1966-04-08
Year
1966
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Usa
Activity
Swimming
Name
John Seaver
Sex
M
Age
25
Injury
Foot Lacerated
Fatal
N
Time
16H30
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #5
Area
Puerto Rico
Location
Mona Passage
Date
1987-10-06
Year
1987
Type
Sea Disaster
Country
Dominican Republic
Activity
Vessel Caught Fire & Capsized, Survivors In The Water
Name
N/A
Sex
N/A
Age
N/A
Injury
Of 160 People On Board, >100 Missing
Fatal
Y
Time
N/A
Species
40 To 50 Sharks Attacked Survivors In The Water
Recorded Attack #6
Area
Puerto Rico
Location
60 Miles Offshore North Of San Juan
Date
1965-03-23
Year
1965
Type
Invalid
Country
Usa
Activity
Aircraft Exploded
Name
15 Royal Canadian Airforce Crew & 1 Passenger
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
All 16 Onboard Perished, Recovery Efforts Hampered By Sharks
Fatal
Unknown
Time
11H30
Species
Shark Involvement Prior To Death Was Not Confirmed
Recorded Attack #7
Area
Puerto Rico
Location
N/A
Date
1964-11-05
Year
1964
Type
Watercraft
Country
Usa
Activity
Longline Fishing
Name
18 Hp Boston Whaler Boat, Occupant: G. W. Bane, Jr.
Sex
N/A
Age
N/A
Injury
No Injury To Occupant, Shark Bit Propeller Of Outboard Motor
Fatal
N
Time
18H00
Species
Mako Shark
Recorded Attack #8
Area
Puerto Rico
Location
Santurce
Date
1924-11-21
Year
1924
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Usa
Activity
Bathing
Name
Professor Winslow
Sex
M
Age
35.0
Injury
Fatal, Hand Severed, Both Legs & Arms Bitten & Nearly Severed
Fatal
Y
Time
Late Afternon
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #9
Area
Puerto Rico
Location
Mona Island, 40 Miles West Of The Mainland
Date
1952-07-05
Year
1952
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Usa
Activity
Spearfishing, Carrying Fish On Spear
Name
Juan Suarez Morales
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
Leg Lacerated & Bone Fractured
Fatal
N
Time
11H00
Species
Tiger Shark, 1.5 M [5']
Recorded Attack #10
Area
Puerto Rico
Location
Archeological Site
Date
N/A
Year
1000
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Usa
Activity
N/A
Name
Male
Sex
M
Age
29
Injury
Fatal
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
Tiger Shark
Recorded Attack #11
Area
Puerto Rico
Location
N/A
Date
1964-07-27
Year
1964
Type
Provoked
Country
Usa
Activity
N/A
Name
Manuel Alvelo
Sex
M
Age
22
Injury
Arm Lacerated By Speared Shark Provoked Incident
Fatal
N
Time
11H00
Species
Nurse Shark
Recorded Attack #12
Area
Puerto Rico
Location
Condado Beach, San Juan
Date
1925-11-01
Year
1925
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Usa
Activity
N/A
Name
American Lawyer
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
Both Calves Lacerated
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #13
Area
Puerto Rico
Location
San Juan
Date
1923-02-01
Year
1923
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Usa
Activity
Swimming
Name
Puerto Rican
Sex
M
Age
25.0
Injury
Right Calf, Right Side Of Abdomen & Left Wrist & Hand Bitten
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #14
Area
Puerto Rico
Location
Vieques
Date
N/A
Year
2011
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Usa
Activity
Floating
Name
Lydia Strunk
Sex
M
Age
27
Injury
Lacerations To Lower Right Leg And Foot
Fatal
N
Time
Night
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #15
Area
Puerto Rico
Location
North Coast
Date
1956-08-15
Year
1956
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Usa
Activity
Skin Diving
Name
Jose Luis Nufize Lago
Sex
M
Age
13
Injury
Fatal
Fatal
Y
Time
N/A
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #16
Area
Puerto Rico
Location
Aquadilla
Date
1956-07-28
Year
1956
Type
Provoked
Country
Usa
Activity
Floating In Inner Tube
Name
Jose Alengo
Sex
M
Age
13.0
Injury
Fatal. His Brother Speared A Shark Which Then Attacked Jose & Severed His Leg At Knee. Provoked Incident
Fatal
Y
Time
10H30
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #17
Area
Puerto Rico
Location
San Juan
Date
1922-12-14
Year
1922
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Usa
Activity
Bathing
Name
Katherine W. Bourne
Sex
F
Age
N/A
Injury
Fatal, Hip & Thigh Bitten With Tissue Removed, Including Bone
Fatal
Y
Time
N/A
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #18
Area
Puerto Rico
Location
Quebradillas
Date
2009-02-08
Year
2009
Type
Sea Disaster
Country
Usa
Activity
Air Disaster
Name
Occupant Of A Cessna 206
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
It Is Probable That All 5 Passengers Died On Impact. The Body Of One Was Scavenged By A Shark
Fatal
Y
Time
N/A
Species
N/A
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