Fatal Shark Attacks in California

In light of the tragic fatal attack in Solana Beach on April 25, 2008, I wanted to post the list of documented fatal shark attacks off of California over the last 50+ years. If you are scared of sharks, well just know that your risk of being killed while driving to the beach are WAY higher than getting killed by a shark. Anyway, here is the list:

Dec. 7, 1952, Pacific Grove

April 28, 1957, Morro Bay

May 7, 1959, Baker Beach

June 14, 1959, La Jolla Cove

Dec. 19, 1981, Spanish Bay

Sept. 15, 1984, Pigeon Point

Jan. 26, 1989, Malibu/Paradise Cove

Dec. 9, 1994, San Miguel Island

Aug. 19, 2003, Avila

Aug. 15, 2004, Fort Bragg

April 25, 2008, Solana Beach