The Global Shark Attack File records 29 shark attacks in Iran between 1941 and 1985. Of those, 13 were fatal (44.8%). The species most often involved is the bull shark.
How many shark attacks have been recorded in Iran?▾
The Global Shark Attack File records 29 shark attacks in Iran, of which 13 were fatal.
What is the shark attack fatality rate in Iran?▾
44.8% of recorded shark attacks in Iran are fatal, compared with a global average of 21.2%.
Which shark species are most often involved in attacks in Iran?▾
Based on incident records, the species most frequently identified in Iran attacks are Bull Shark.
What activities are most associated with shark attacks in Iran?▾
Swimming accounts for the largest share of recorded incidents in Iran, with 5 cases logged.
Where does this shark attack data come from?▾
All figures are derived from the Global Shark Attack File (GSAF), a non-profit database of shark-human incident records. Shark Data Lab cleans, geocodes, and aggregates the GSAF dataset for analysis.
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