Rio de Janeiro is a coastal city known for its beautiful beaches like Copacabana Beach where visitors can swim and enjoy water activities.
While there have been some sightings of sharks in the area, attacks are rare, as sharks are a natural part of the ecosystem.
Beach authorities monitor the waters to keep beach goers safe.
Despite the presence of sharks, Rio's beaches attract travelers looking for a sunny and relaxing beach experience.
Understanding our data at Rio De Janeiro
In our comprehensive overview of rio de janeiro, 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
Rio De Janeiro
Location
Manguinhos, Ilha Feia, Búzios
Date
1997-04-20
Year
1997
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Brazil
Activity
Windsurfing
Name
João Pedro Portinari Leão
Sex
M
Age
22
Injury
Lower Left Leg & Ankle Bitten
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
3.7M To 4.2 M White Shark
Recorded Attack #2
Area
Rio De Janeiro
Location
Cabo Frio
Date
1981-03-01
Year
1981
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Brazil
Activity
Diving
Name
N/A
Sex
N/A
Age
N/A
Injury
N/A
Fatal
Unknown
Time
N/A
Species
White Shark
Recorded Attack #3
Area
Rio De Janeiro
Location
Copacabana
Date
1947-02-01
Year
1947
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Brazil
Activity
Bathing
Name
N/A
Sex
N/A
Age
N/A
Injury
Fatal
Fatal
Y
Time
N/A
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #4
Area
Rio De Janeiro
Location
Rio De Janeiro, Guanabara Bay
Date
1999-11-06
Year
1999
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Brazil
Activity
Spearfishing, But Swimming At Surface
Name
Male
Sex
M
Age
39.0
Injury
Upper Right Thigh Bitten
Fatal
N
Time
10H30
Species
1.3 To 1.6 M Shark
Recorded Attack #5
Area
Rio De Janeiro
Location
Copacabana Beach, Rio De Janiero
Date
2003-04-25
Year
2003
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Brazil
Activity
Swimming
Name
Felipe Tavares Marinho
Sex
M
Age
16.0
Injury
Bitten On Finger
Fatal
N
Time
18H30
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #6
Area
Rio De Janeiro
Location
Copacabana, Rio De Janeiro
Date
1997-06-07
Year
1997
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Brazil
Activity
Bathing
Name
José Luiz Lipiani
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
N/A
Fatal
Unknown
Time
N/A
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #7
Area
Rio De Janeiro
Location
Copacabana Beach, Rio De Janiero
Date
2003-04-23
Year
2003
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Brazil
Activity
Swimming
Name
Male
Sex
M
Age
7.0
Injury
Right Hand Lacerated
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #8
Area
Rio De Janeiro
Location
Rio De Janeiro, Guanabara Bay
Date
1999-12-06
Year
1999
Type
Invalid
Country
Brazil
Activity
Spearfishing
Name
Frederico Nóbrega (Aka Derico)
Sex
M
Age
39
Injury
Lateral Right Thigh Bitten. Thought To Involve A 1.2 To 1.5 M Tubarão Da Gralha Preta - A Blacktip Shark, C. Limbatus
Fatal
N
Time
09H30
Species
Shark Involvement Not Confirmed
Recorded Attack #9
Area
Rio De Janeiro
Location
Copacabana Beach, Rio De Janiero
Date
2003-04-26
Year
2003
Type
Provoked
Country
Brazil
Activity
Killing Sharks
Name
Male
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
Shallow Lacerations To Left Thigh Provoked Incident
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #10
Area
Rio De Janeiro
Location
Copacabana Beach, Rio De Janiero
Date
1980-03-28
Year
1980
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Brazil
Activity
Swimming
Name
J.M.
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
Right Leg Bitten
Fatal
N
Time
Afternoon
Species
2 M Shark
Recorded Attack #11
Area
Rio De Janeiro
Location
Cabo Frio
Date
1981-02-01
Year
1981
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Brazil
Activity
Spearfishing
Name
N/A
Sex
N/A
Age
N/A
Injury
Left Arm Lacerated
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
N/A
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