Shark Attack Database

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Shark Attack in Off Port Stephens near Newcastle, NSW, Australia (2025 February 22)

🔴 Fatal Attack
Mako Shark

This attack involved a mako shark

Attack Statistics

🌍 Global attack #6,873 of 6,882 total
📍 Attack #1 in Off Port Stephens near Newcastle
🦈 Mako Shark attack #60
🏄 Fishing attack #1210

This page contains details about a shark attack that occurred in Off Port Stephens near Newcastle, NSW, Australia on 2025 February 22. The incident involved a Mako Shark shark during fishing activities.

Incident Details

Date2025 February 22
LocationOff Port Stephens near Newcastle, NSW, Australia
ActivityFishing
SpeciesMako Shark
InjuryFatal
SexM
AgeSenior (50-59)
Time1300hrs
📅 Date
2025 February 22
📍 Location
Off Port Stephens near Newcastle, NSW, Australia
🏄 Activity
Fishing
🦈 Species
Mako Shark
🩺 Injury
Fatal
👤 Sex
M
🎂 Age
Senior (50-59)
⏰ Time
1300hrs

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🟡 Ain Sokhna, Suez, EGYPT
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🟡 Cormandel, North Island, NEW ZEALAND
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Notes

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