Sicily, Italy, is known for its beautiful coastline.
The beaches have clear blue water, golden sand, and tall cliffs.
Sharks can be found in the sea around Sicily, but they rarely interact with people.
It's important to be careful and follow safety rules while swimming or diving.
Sicily's beaches are great for relaxing and enjoying the sun.
The island also has a lot of interesting natural places to explore.
Understanding our data at Sicily
In our comprehensive overview of sicily, 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
Sicily
Location
Catania
Date
1934-08-27
Year
1934
Type
Watercraft
Country
Italy
Activity
Fishing On A Boat
Name
N/A
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
No Injury To Occupants
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
White Shark, 4 M [13']
Recorded Attack #2
Area
Sicily
Location
Stretto Di Messina
Date
1967-06-01
Year
1967
Type
Provoked
Country
Italy
Activity
Fishing Boat
Name
N/A
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
No Injury To Occupants, Harpooned Shark Sank Boat Provoked Incident
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
White Shark, 4 To 5 M [13' To 16.5']
Recorded Attack #3
Area
Sicily
Location
Punta Secca
Date
N/A
Year
1985
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Italy
Activity
Snorkeling
Name
Neil Montoya
Sex
M
Age
13
Injury
Contusion Of Left Foot
Fatal
N
Time
16H00
Species
3 M To 3.6 M [10' To 11'9] White Shark
Recorded Attack #4
Area
Sicily
Location
Off Capo San Croce, Near Augusta (Catania)
Date
1909-01-01
Year
1909
Type
Invalid
Country
Italy
Activity
On December 28, 1908, An Earthquake, Followed By Tsunamis, Destroyed Coastal Towns In Silcily And Southern Italy, Killing More Than 100,000 People
Name
N/A
Sex
N/A
Age
N/A
Injury
3 Unidentified Bodies Recovered (Male, Female & Young Girl) From Gut Of Female 4.5 M [14'9] White Shark Caught In Fishing Net. They May Have Drowned In Tidal Wave Following Earthquake
Fatal
Unknown
Time
N/A
Species
Shark Involvement Prior To Death Was Not Confirmed
Recorded Attack #5
Area
Sicily
Location
Off Mondello Lighthouse
Date
1963-11-16
Year
1963
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Italy
Activity
Spearfishing
Name
Dr. Salito
Sex
M
Age
28
Injury
No Injury
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #6
Area
Sicily
Location
Stretto Di Messina
Date
N/A
Year
1881
Type
Watercraft
Country
Italy
Activity
Fishing On A Boat
Name
Male
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
Non-Fatal
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
White Sharks
Recorded Attack #7
Area
Sicily
Location
Strait Of Messina
Date
1738-04-06
Year
1738
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Italy
Activity
Swimming
Name
Male
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
Fatal
Fatal
Y
Time
N/A
Species
N/A
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