Rhode Island, in the United States, has a beautiful coast with lovely beaches.
One well-known spot is Newport Beach, popular for its lively vibe and historic sites.
The waters of Rhode Island have different kinds of sharks like sand tiger and blue sharks.
But it's not very common to see them while swimming.
Visitors should follow safety rules, like not swimming in the early morning or evening when sharks are most active, and listen to local warnings.
Rhode Island is a great place to enjoy the coast, admire the beaches, and learn about the sea life there.
Understanding our data at Rhode Island
In our comprehensive overview of rhode island, 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
Rhode Island
Location
Providence
Date
1881-08-12
Year
1881
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Usa
Activity
Swimming
Name
Jerry Lowney
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
No Injury, Overalls Ripped By Shark
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #2
Area
Rhode Island
Location
Point Judith
Date
1897-09-17
Year
1897
Type
Provoked
Country
Usa
Activity
Fishing
Name
Hoke Smith
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
Lacerations To Hand By Netted Shark Provoked Incident
Fatal
N
Time
Late Afternoon
Species
13'10 Shark
Recorded Attack #3
Area
Rhode Island
Location
N/A
Date
1983-08-06
Year
1983
Type
Watercraft
Country
Usa
Activity
Fishing
Name
2 Boats
Sex
N/A
Age
N/A
Injury
No Injury To Occupants
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #4
Area
Rhode Island
Location
Occupasstuxet (Patuxent) Cove
Date
1955-06-23
Year
1955
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Usa
Activity
Wading
Name
William Cashman
Sex
M
Age
13.0
Injury
Bites On Legs & Thighs
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
0.7 M [2.5'] Sand Shark
Recorded Attack #5
Area
Rhode Island
Location
Noyes Beach
Date
1895-08-11
Year
1895
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Usa
Activity
Swimming
Name
Charles Beattie
Sex
M
Age
26
Injury
Fatal
Fatal
Y
Time
05H00
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #6
Area
Rhode Island
Location
Moonstone Beach, South Kingstown, Washington County
Date
2019-07-22
Year
2019
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Usa
Activity
Surfing
Name
Chase Clary
Sex
M
Age
18.0
Injury
Foot Bitten
Fatal
N
Time
18H30
Species
Sandtiger Shark
Recorded Attack #7
Area
Rhode Island
Location
Coddington Cove
Date
1900-09-13
Year
1900
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Usa
Activity
Diving
Name
George Brown
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
No Injury
Fatal
Unknown
Time
N/A
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #8
Area
Rhode Island
Location
Bristol Harbor
Date
1816-09-03
Year
1816
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Usa
Activity
Swimming
Name
Male
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
Fatal
Fatal
Y
Time
N/A
Species
N/A
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