Shark Attack Database

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Shark Attack in West of Dakhla, Southern Morocco, Morocco (2024 September 16)

🔴 Fatal Attack
Great White Shark

This attack involved a great white shark

Attack Statistics

🌍 Global attack #6,844 of 6,882 total
📍 Attack #1 in West of Dakhla
🦈 Great White Shark attack #744
🏄 Swimming attack #1231

This page contains details about a shark attack that occurred in West of Dakhla, Southern Morocco, Morocco on 2024 September 16. The incident involved a Great White Shark shark during swimming activities.

Incident Details

Date2024 September 16
LocationWest of Dakhla, Southern Morocco, Morocco
ActivitySwimming
SpeciesGreat White Shark
InjuryFatal
SexF
AgeAdult (30-39)
Time1600hr

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