Shark Attack Database

A comprehensive collection of shark attack incidents worldwide, organized for research and educational purposes.

Shark Attack in Candle Reef, St. Croix, Virgin Islands, USA (2020)

🟡 Moderate Attack

Attack Statistics

🌍 Global attack #6,434 of 6,882 total
📍 Attack #1 in Candle Reef, St. Croix
🦈 Nurse Shark attack #109
🏄 Snorkeling attack #134

This page contains details about a shark attackthat occurred in Candle Reef, St. Croix, Virgin Islands, USAon 2020. The incident involved a Nurse Shark shark during snorkeling activities.

Incident Details

Date2020
LocationCandle Reef, St. Croix, Virgin Islands, USA
ActivitySnorkeling
SpeciesNurse Shark
InjuryLaceration/Puncture
SexF
Time14h00

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Notes

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