Shark Attack Database

A comprehensive collection of shark attack incidents worldwide.

Non-fatal Blue Shark Attack

2022 Penzance, Cornwall, ENGLAND

📋 Table of Contents

📊 Attack Details

📅 Date & Time

2022

⏰ 12h30

📍 Location

Penzance, Cornwall, ENGLAND

🌍 ENGLAND

🏊 Activity

Snorkeling

⚕️ Outcome

Minor

🟡 Non-fatal

👤 Victim Details

Age: Unknown

Gender: F

🏷️ Attack Type

Unprovoked

🩹 Injury Details

Minor injury to leg

🦈 Species Information

Blue Shark

This species has been involved in 58 documented attacks in our database.

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