Shark attacks in New Caledonia from 1980 to 2022

This dataset encompasses detailed records of shark attack incidents in New Caledonia from 1980 to 2022. It is designed to support a multi-criteria analysis of these incidents, providing insights into the conditions and characteristics surrounding each event.

Attributes : 

1. N: Sequential number of the incident.2. DATE: Date of the shark attack (YYYY-MM-DD format).3. YEAR: Year of the incident.4. MONTH: Month of the incident.5. DAY: Day of the week when the incident occurred.6. HOUR: Time of the incident (24-hour format).7. HOURTYPO: Time range category (e.g., 13-15 for 1 PM to 3 PM).8. SEASON: Season during which the attack occurred (Summer, Winter, etc.).9. WEEKEND: Indicates whether the incident occurred on a weekend (Weekend or Week).10. MORNING: Time of day (Morning, Afternoon, etc.).11. ZONE: Specific zone or region within the site (e.g., Noumea, East, Loyalty).12. WIND: Windward or leeward side.13. RAINJ: Rainfall on the day of the incident (in millimeters).14. RAINJ3: Cumulative rainfall over the past three days (in millimeters).15. SWELL: Swell height (in meters).16. CLOUD: Cloud cover percentage.17. TURB: Water turbidity (e.g., Slightly turbid).18. SCOREMOON: Lunar phase during the incident (e.g., Full or new moon).19. GENDER: Gender of the victim (Male or Female).20. AGE: Age of the victim.21. ACTIVITY: Activity the victim was engaged in during the attack (e.g., Spearfisher, Swimmer).22. GRAV: Severity of the injury (e.g., Significant bite, Minor bite).23. INJURY: Outcome of the attack (e.g., Non-fatal).24. SHARKTYPE: Type of shark involved (if identified).25. SHARKCAT: Category of the shark (e.g., Great White, Tiger Shark).26. SHARKHEIGHT: Estimated length of the shark (in meters).

Usage Notes:This dataset is intended for researchers and analysts studying shark attack patterns, environmental influences on shark behavior, and risk factors associated with shark-human interactions. It provides comprehensive details necessary for performing statistical analyses and comparative studies between New Caledonia and Reunion Island.

Data Source:The data has been compiled from various local and international databases, reports, and eyewitness accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness.