Shark Attack Database

A comprehensive collection of shark attack incidents worldwide.

Tamil Nadu

Shark attacks in Tamil Nadu. Browse 9 documented incidents.

9

Total Incidents

5

Fatal Attacks

6

Different Locations

Locations

Chennai (formerly Madras), Tamil Nadu, INDIA

2 incidents

Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu, INDIA

2 incidents

Madras, Tamil Nadu, INDIA

2 incidents

Mahabalipuram beach, 37 km south of Chennai, Tamil Nadu, INDIA

1 incident

Vanagiri, Madras (Chennai), Bay of Bengal, Tamil Nadu, INDIA

1 incident

St. Thomé, Tamil Nadu, INDIA

1 incident

All Incidents

🟡 Non-fatal Tiger Shark Attack - 2003
📍 Mahabalipuram beach, 37 km south of Chennai, Tamil Nadu, INDIA
🟡 Non-fatal Fishing Attack - 1955
📍 Vanagiri, Madras (Chennai), Bay of Bengal, Tamil Nadu, INDIA
🔴 Fatal Swimming Attack - 1939
📍 Chennai (formerly Madras), Tamil Nadu, INDIA
🟡 Non-fatal Diving Attack - 1890
📍 Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu, INDIA
🟡 Non-fatal Diving Attack - 1890
📍 Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu, INDIA
🔴 Fatal Swimming Attack - 1889
📍 Madras, Tamil Nadu, INDIA
🔴 Fatal Surfing Attack - 1842
📍 Chennai (formerly Madras), Tamil Nadu, INDIA
🔴 Fatal Attack - 1830
📍 St. Thomé, Tamil Nadu, INDIA
🔴 Fatal Attack - 1830
📍 Madras, Tamil Nadu, INDIA