Located on Florida's Atlantic Coast, Vero Beach is a seaside spot known for its sandy shores and clear waters.
The town has a quiet vibe, offering activities like swimming and surfing.
The waters are home to various sea creatures like turtles and colorful fish, but it's important to watch out for sharks.
Following safety tips such as staying away from fishing areas can help visitors enjoy the beach.
Despite the presence of sharks, Vero Beach is a beautiful destination for nature lovers.
Its natural beauty and calm surroundings make it a memorable spot for enjoying the sun, sand, and sea.
Understanding our data at Vero Beach
In our comprehensive overview of vero beach, 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 beaches, neighboring beaches 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
Florida
Location
Vero Beach, Indian River County
Date
2021-04-29
Year
2021
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Usa
Activity
Boggie Boarding
Name
Male
Sex
M
Age
54.0
Injury
Right Leg Bitten
Fatal
N
Time
10J30
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #2
Area
Florida
Location
Vero Beach, St. Lucie County
Date
2016-03-11
Year
2016
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Usa
Activity
Body Surfing
Name
Daniel Kenny
Sex
M
Age
19.0
Injury
Lacerations To Right Foot And Ankle
Fatal
N
Time
13H30
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #3
Area
Florida
Location
Vero Beach, Indian River County
Date
2021-03-30
Year
2021
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Usa
Activity
N/A
Name
Male
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
Cuts To Both Feet
Fatal
N
Time
13H00
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #4
Area
Florida
Location
Vero Beach, Indian River County
Date
1991-08-12
Year
1991
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Usa
Activity
Wading
Name
Jacquelyn Johnson
Sex
F
Age
10
Injury
Bite To Left Thigh & Calf
Fatal
N
Time
16H35
Species
3' Shark
Recorded Attack #5
Area
Florida
Location
Vero Beach, Indian River County
Date
1955-01-01
Year
1955
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Usa
Activity
N/A
Name
2 Incidents North Of Vero Beach
Sex
N/A
Age
N/A
Injury
No Details
Fatal
Unknown
Time
N/A
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #6
Area
Florida
Location
Vero Beach, Indian River County
Date
2016-05-22
Year
2016
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Usa
Activity
Swimming
Name
Mary Marcus
Sex
F
Age
57.0
Injury
Puncture Wounds To Thigh
Fatal
N
Time
12H00
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #7
Area
Florida
Location
Disney / Vero Beach, Indian River County
Date
2004-06-14
Year
2004
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Usa
Activity
In Water With Diving Seabirds
Name
Girl
Sex
F
Age
N/A
Injury
Foot Bitten
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #8
Area
Florida
Location
Vero Beach, Indian River County
Date
2002-08-11
Year
2002
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Usa
Activity
Surfing
Name
Brad Milliken
Sex
M
Age
15.0
Injury
Lacerations On Heel & Dorsum Of Right Foot
Fatal
N
Time
15H30
Species
Nurse Shark, 1.5 M [5']
Recorded Attack #9
Area
Florida
Location
Vero Beach, Indian River County
Date
2000-09-10
Year
2000
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Usa
Activity
Swimming
Name
Male
Sex
M
Age
8
Injury
Minor Injury To Arm And Hand
Fatal
N
Time
17H42
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #10
Area
Florida
Location
Vero Beach, Indian River County
Date
1995-05-26
Year
1995
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Usa
Activity
Surfing
Name
Brent Enck
Sex
M
Age
15
Injury
Left Foot Bitten
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
Possibly A Bull Shark
Recorded Attack #11
Area
Florida
Location
Vero Beach, Indian River County
Date
2012-05-09
Year
2012
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Usa
Activity
Swimming
Name
Karin Ulrike Stei
Sex
F
Age
47
Injury
Upper Left Thigh Bitten
Fatal
N
Time
11H30
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #12
Area
Florida
Location
Vero Beach, Indian River County
Date
2017-01-22
Year
2017
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Usa
Activity
N/A
Name
Male
Sex
M
Age
Teen
Injury
Puncture Wounds To Lower Arm Or Hand
Fatal
N
Time
14H00
Species
N/A
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