28 February 2013
Shark injuries still uncommon
ACC has released figures showing that shark-related injuries are still extremely rare in New Zealand. (Shark-related
claims cover a range of injuries including puncture wounds from dorsal fin spines through to back injuries while landing
a shark.)
Accident Calendar YearClaim CountClaim Costs to Date (Ex GST)20007$639200120$2,73320025$140200311$34,36520048$2,836200519$22,784200613$38,831200715$52,570200817$13,013200918$2,127201018$4,840201123$6,744201221$18,737Grand Total 195$200,358
The following table shows the total number of accepted claims that are specific to shark bites since 2000.
Calendar yearsTotal no of accepted claims for shark bites2000-201294
ENDS