Shark Attack Database

A comprehensive collection of shark attack incidents worldwide.

North Island

Shark attacks in North Island. Browse 75 documented incidents.

75

Total Incidents

13

Fatal Attacks

70

Different Locations

Locations

Taranaki, North Island, NEW ZEALAND

2 incidents

Papamoa Beach, Bay of Plenty, North Island, NEW ZEALAND

2 incidents

Manukau Harbor, 6 miles south of Auckland, North Island, NEW ZEALAND

2 incidents

Tararu, Thames, North Island, NEW ZEALAND

2 incidents

Brickfield Bay, Auckland Harbour, North Island, NEW ZEALAND

2 incidents

Cape Pallister, North Island, NEW ZEALAND

1 incident

Waihī Beach, Bay of Plenty, North Island, NEW ZEALAND

1 incident

Stanmore Bay, Auckland, North Island, NEW ZEALAND

1 incident

Pauanui Beach, North Island, NEW ZEALAND

1 incident

Matauri Bay, North Island, NEW ZEALAND

1 incident

All Incidents

🟡 Non-fatal Great White Shark Attack - 2023
📍 Cape Pallister, North Island, NEW ZEALAND
🟡 Non-fatal Surfing Attack - 2021
📍 Taranaki, North Island, NEW ZEALAND
🟡 Non-fatal Swimming Attack - 2021
📍 Papamoa Beach, Bay of Plenty, North Island, NEW ZEALAND
🔴 Fatal Swimming Attack - 2021
📍 Waihī Beach, Bay of Plenty, North Island, NEW ZEALAND
🟡 Non-fatal Great White Shark Attack - 2020
📍 Stanmore Bay, Auckland, North Island, NEW ZEALAND
🟡 Non-fatal Great White Shark Attack - 2020
📍 Pauanui Beach, North Island, NEW ZEALAND
🟡 Non-fatal Mako Shark Attack - 2018
📍 Matauri Bay, North Island, NEW ZEALAND
🟡 Non-fatal Fishing Attack - 2018
📍 Ti Point, North Island, NEW ZEALAND
🟡 Non-fatal Great White Shark Attack - 2018
📍 Baylys Beach , North Island, NEW ZEALAND
🟡 Non-fatal Boating Attack - 2017
📍 Off Tapuna Beach, Auckand, North Island, NEW ZEALAND
🟡 Non-fatal Boating Attack - 2017
📍 Off Tutukaka, North Island, NEW ZEALAND
🟡 Non-fatal Mako Shark Attack - 2016
📍 Cormandel, North Island, NEW ZEALAND
🔴 Fatal Great White Shark Attack - 2013
📍 Muriwai, North Island, NEW ZEALAND
🟡 Non-fatal Surfing Attack - 2012
📍 Opunake, Taranake, North Island, NEW ZEALAND
🟡 Non-fatal Fishing Attack - 2009
📍 Taranaki, North Island, NEW ZEALAND
🟡 Non-fatal Fishing Attack - 2009
📍 Alderman Islands, North Island, NEW ZEALAND
🟡 Non-fatal Swimming Attack - 2009
📍 Haumoana , North Island, NEW ZEALAND
🟡 Non-fatal Mako Shark Attack - 2009
📍 Hawkes Bay, North Island, NEW ZEALAND
🟡 Non-fatal Fishing Attack - 2008
📍 Maraetai, North Island, NEW ZEALAND
🟡 Non-fatal Attack - 2008
📍 Omaha Beach, North Island, NEW ZEALAND
🟡 Non-fatal Surfing Attack - 2006
📍 Raglan, Manu Bay, North Island, NEW ZEALAND
🟡 Non-fatal Fishing Attack - 2005
📍 Waiapu River mouth , East Cape, North Island, NEW ZEALAND
🟡 Non-fatal Great White Shark Attack - 2005
📍 Taupiri Bay, North Island, NEW ZEALAND
🟡 Non-fatal Attack - 2004
📍 Whangarei, North Island, NEW ZEALAND
🟡 Non-fatal Great White Shark Attack - 2004
📍 Motunui, North Island, NEW ZEALAND
🟡 Non-fatal Fishing Attack - 2004
📍 Te Arai Point, North Island, NEW ZEALAND
🟡 Non-fatal Fishing Attack - 2004
📍 Whiritoa, Eastern Cormandel, North Island, NEW ZEALAND
🟡 Non-fatal Great White Shark Attack - 2001
📍 Sandy Bay/Whananaki, North Island, NEW ZEALAND
🟡 Non-fatal Mako Shark Attack - 2000
📍 Papamoa Beach, Bay of Plenty, North Island, NEW ZEALAND
🟡 Non-fatal Boating Attack - 2000
📍 Between the Kakanui River and Campbell's Bay, North Island, NEW ZEALAND
🟡 Non-fatal Boating Attack - 1999
📍 Papamoa, near Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, North Island, NEW ZEALAND
🔴 Fatal Fishing Attack - 1976
📍 Te Kaha, East coast, North Island, NEW ZEALAND
🟡 Non-fatal Swimming Attack - 1972
📍 Wanganui, North Island, NEW ZEALAND
🟡 Non-fatal Attack - 1968
📍 Pilot Bay, Mt Maunganui , North Island, NEW ZEALAND
🟡 Non-fatal Diving Attack - 1967
📍 Leigh, North Island, NEW ZEALAND
🔴 Fatal Surfing Attack - 1966
📍 Oakura Beach, Taranaki, North Island, NEW ZEALAND
🟡 Non-fatal Diving Attack - 1964
📍 Palliser Bay, Whatarangi (east of Wellington), North Island, NEW ZEALAND
🟡 Non-fatal Great White Shark Attack - 1964
📍 West of Pukerua Bay, Wellington, North Island, NEW ZEALAND
🟡 Non-fatal Sand Shark Attack - 1964
📍 Hokio Beach, near Levin, North Island, NEW ZEALAND
🟡 Non-fatal Snorkeling Attack - 1964
📍 White Island, North Island, NEW ZEALAND
🟡 Non-fatal Nurse Shark Attack - 1963
📍 Petone Beach, Wellington, North Island, NEW ZEALAND
🟡 Non-fatal Fishing Attack - 1962
📍 South of New Plymouth, North Island, NEW ZEALAND
🟡 Non-fatal Fishing Attack - 1962
📍 Slipper Island, Coromandel Peninsula, North Island, NEW ZEALAND
🟡 Non-fatal Fishing Attack - 1960
📍 Mangawhai, near Wellsford, North Island, NEW ZEALAND
🟡 Non-fatal Mako Shark Attack - 1959
📍 Moko Hinau , North Island, NEW ZEALAND
🟡 Non-fatal Mako Shark Attack - 1956
📍 North Auckland, North Island, NEW ZEALAND
🟡 Non-fatal Fishing Attack - 1939
📍 Matakana River Mouth, North Island, NEW ZEALAND
🟡 Non-fatal Fishing Attack - 1932
📍 Mahurangi River Mouth, North Island, NEW ZEALAND
🟡 Non-fatal Attack - 1929
📍 Miranda Head, Hauriki Gulf, North Island, NEW ZEALAND
🟡 Non-fatal Attack - 1920
📍 Stanley Bay, Auckland Harbor, North Island, NEW ZEALAND
🟡 Non-fatal Fishing Attack - 1915
📍 Otaki, North Island, NEW ZEALAND
🟡 Non-fatal Swimming Attack - 1912
📍 Takapuna, North Island, NEW ZEALAND
🔴 Fatal Fishing Attack - 1911
📍 Manukau Harbor, 6 miles south of Auckland, North Island, NEW ZEALAND
🟡 Non-fatal Swimming Attack - 1910
📍 Waikanae Beach, Gisborne, North Island, NEW ZEALAND
🟡 Non-fatal Swimming Attack - 1906
📍 Mototapu Island, North Island, NEW ZEALAND
🔴 Fatal Swimming Attack - 1904
📍 Waitara, North Island, NEW ZEALAND
🟡 Non-fatal Wading Attack - 1902
📍 Poverty Bay, North Island, NEW ZEALAND
🟡 Non-fatal Boating Attack - 1899
📍 East Cape, North Island, NEW ZEALAND
🔴 Fatal Attack - 1896
📍 Marine Parade, Napier, Hawke Bay, North Island, NEW ZEALAND
🟡 Non-fatal Attack - 1892
📍 Rockhampton, North Island, NEW ZEALAND
🟡 Non-fatal Swimming Attack - 1891
📍 Manukau Harbor, 6 miles south of Auckland, North Island, NEW ZEALAND
🔴 Fatal Swimming Attack - 1890
📍 Lampton Harbour, Wellington, North Island, NEW ZEALAND
🔴 Fatal Swimming Attack - 1887
📍 Kaipara, North Island, NEW ZEALAND
🟡 Non-fatal Attack - 1885
📍 Auckland, North Island, NEW ZEALAND
🟡 Non-fatal Attack - 1882
📍 Tararu, Thames, North Island, NEW ZEALAND
🟡 Non-fatal Attack - 1882
📍 Tararu, Thames, North Island, NEW ZEALAND
🔴 Fatal Wading Attack - 1879
📍 Napier, North Island, NEW ZEALAND
🔴 Fatal Attack - 1875
📍 Tauranga, North Island, NEW ZEALAND
🟡 Non-fatal Attack - 1868
📍 Brickfield Bay, Auckland Harbour, North Island, NEW ZEALAND
🟡 Non-fatal Wading Attack - 1864
📍 Brickfield Bay, Auckland Harbour, North Island, NEW ZEALAND
🟡 Non-fatal Swimming Attack - 1862
📍 Soldier's Point, Brick Bay, Auckland, North Island, NEW ZEALAND
🟡 Non-fatal Attack - 1861
📍 Wynyard Wharf, Auckland Harbor, North Island, NEW ZEALAND
🟡 Non-fatal Swimming Attack - 1860
📍 Princes Wharf, Auckland Harbor, North Island, NEW ZEALAND
🔴 Fatal Attack - 1860
📍 St. George's Bay, Auckland Harbor, North Island, NEW ZEALAND
🔴 Fatal Swimming Attack - 1852
📍 Wellington Harbor, North Island, NEW ZEALAND