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
Complete Listing of Shark Encounters in California
Summary of Injuries Resulting from California Shark Encounters
Listing of Shark Encounters in Oregon and Washington
Listing of Fatal Shark Encounter Incidents
California Shark Incidents 1950-1920
Map: White Shark Attack Occurrences in California from 1926-2004
Map: White Shark Fatalities in California from 1926-2012
