Shark Attack Database

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Shark Attack in 9 nm off Vila do Conde, Norte, PORTUGAL (2023)

🟡 Moderate Attack
Blue Shark

This attack involved a blue shark

Attack Statistics

🌍 Global attack #6,741 of 6,882 total
📍 Attack #1 in 9 nm off Vila do Conde
🦈 Blue Shark attack #58
🏄 Fishing attack #1210

This page contains details about a shark attack that occurred in 9 nm off Vila do Conde, Norte, PORTUGAL on 2023. The incident involved a Blue Shark shark during fishing activities.

Incident Details

Date2023
Location9 nm off Vila do Conde, Norte, PORTUGAL
ActivityFishing
SpeciesBlue Shark
InjuryBite
SexM
Time19h30
📅 Date
2023
📍 Location
9 nm off Vila do Conde, Norte, PORTUGAL
🏄 Activity
Fishing
🦈 Species
Blue Shark
🩺 Injury
Bite
👤 Sex
M
⏰ Time
19h30

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