West Coast White Shark Encounters

White sharks (Carcharodon carcharias) are residents of coastal waters along the west coast of North America with a fascinating influence on the marine ecosystem and human behavior. As an apex predator, these sharks maintain the health and balance of our coastal oceans. However, occasionally sharks bite humans, in most cases what scientists consider mistaken identity. This page is a summary of developed with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Summary of Shark Encounters in California

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Complete Listing of Shark Encounters in California

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Summary of Injuries Resulting from California Shark Encounters

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Listing of Shark Encounters in Oregon and Washington

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Listing of Fatal Shark Encounter Incidents

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Map: White Shark Attack Occurrences in California from 1926-2004

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Map: White Shark Fatalities in California from 1926-2012

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Mackerel Sharks (Family Lamnidae) of California