The Society Islands in French Polynesia are a beautiful spot known for their clear water and soft, sandy beaches.
This group of islands is made up of lovely places like Tahiti, Bora, Moore, and Hushing, each with its own mix of natural beauty and lively culture.
On these islands, visitors can do many water activities like exploring coral reefs while snorkeling or diving and relaxing on quiet beaches with palm trees.
The warm water is great for swimming, paddleboarding, and kayaking, creating a perfect place for water sports lovers.
Though the Society Islands have diverse marine life, which includes colorful fish and reefs, some areas may have sharks.
However, shark encounters in these waters are not common and mostly involve non-threatening types like blacktop reef sharks or lemon sharks.
Local officials and tour guides take steps to keep swimmers and water sports enthusiasts safe, giving visitors the chance to appreciate the islands' marine life with confidence.
Understanding our data at Society Islands
In our comprehensive overview of society islands, 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
Society Islands
Location
Tahiti
Date
1968-08-13
Year
1968
Type
Unprovoked
Country
French Polynesia
Activity
Swimming
Name
Blake Tenville
Sex
M
Age
12
Injury
Finger Severed
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #2
Area
Society Islands
Location
Tapu, A Dive Site On The Outer Reefs Of Bora Bora
Date
2013-02-09
Year
2013
Type
Unprovoked
Country
French Polynesia
Activity
Scuba Diving
Name
Zohar Kritzer
Sex
M
Age
48
Injury
Lacerations To Right Arm & Thigh
Fatal
N
Time
09H00 - 09H30
Species
Lemon Shark
Recorded Attack #3
Area
Society Islands
Location
Huahine
Date
2014-02-20
Year
2014
Type
Unprovoked
Country
French Polynesia
Activity
Kitesurfing
Name
Male
Sex
M
Age
21
Injury
Lacerations To Lower Leg
Fatal
N
Time
16H00
Species
Blacktip Reef Shark
Recorded Attack #4
Area
Society Islands
Location
Moorea
Date
N/A
Year
2003
Type
Unprovoked
Country
French Polynesia
Activity
Spearfishing
Name
Male
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
Leg Bitten
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #5
Area
Society Islands
Location
Teahupoo, Tahiti
Date
2011-08-16
Year
2011
Type
Unprovoked
Country
French Polynesia
Activity
Surfing
Name
Adam 'Biff' D'Esposito
Sex
M
Age
32
Injury
No Injury, Board Bitten
Fatal
N
Time
15H30
Species
Grey Reef Shark
Recorded Attack #6
Area
Society Islands
Location
Tahiti
Date
1966-06-02
Year
1966
Type
Provoked
Country
French Polynesia
Activity
Fishing
Name
Faarei Tuhei
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
Arm Lacerated By Netted Shark Provoked Incident
Fatal
N
Time
Afternoon
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #7
Area
Society Islands
Location
Tahiti
Date
2008-02-21
Year
2008
Type
Unprovoked
Country
French Polynesia
Activity
Spearfishing
Name
Apia Hauta
Sex
M
Age
26
Injury
Lacerations To Face
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #8
Area
Society Islands
Location
Tahiti
Date
1834-07-15
Year
1834
Type
Unprovoked
Country
French Polynesia
Activity
Swimming
Name
Kaugatava Orurutm
Sex
F
Age
N/A
Injury
Fatal
Fatal
Y
Time
N/A
Species
Reported To Involve A Hammerhead Shark
Recorded Attack #9
Area
Society Islands
Location
Tetiaroa
Date
2002-11-01
Year
2002
Type
Unprovoked
Country
French Polynesia
Activity
Fishing, Standing In 2' Of Water
Name
Scott Heywood
Sex
M
Age
52
Injury
Shin Bruised
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
N/A
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