Home / Shark Attacks / 1902 Shark Attacks in 1902 In 1902, the Global Shark Attack File logged 15 shark attacks worldwide — 45.1% below the historical annual average. 5 were fatal (33.3%). United States accounted for the most incidents that year, with 3.
Fatality rate
33.3%
Global avg 21.2%
vs. annual avg
45% below
Hist. avg 27.3/yr
Countries with the most incidents in 1902 Notable incidents in 1902 Greytown, Nicaragua Fatal
1902-12-21 · Swimming
Middle Harbour, Sydney, Australia Fatal
1902-11-09 · Swimming
Near Port Lavaca, Calhoun County, United States Non-fatal
1902-10-31 · Fishing
Nicotera, Italy Fatal
1902-08-28 · Swimming
Porec, Croatia Non-fatal
1902-08-23 · Fishing
Kalihi, O'ahu, United States Fatal
1902-08-07 · Catching crabs
Galliera dock, Genoa, Italy Non-fatal
1902-07-14 · Fishing
Atlantic City, Atlantic County, United States Non-fatal
1902-07-05 · Swimming
Near mouth of River Cumalarang, 5 miles from Port Isabela, Basilan Island, Philippines Non-fatal
1902-06-01
Tzortzou Reef, Marsa Matruh, Egypt Non-fatal
1902-05-31 · Sponge diving
Frequently Asked Questions How many shark attacks were there in 1902? ▾ The Global Shark Attack File records 15 shark attacks worldwide in 1902, with 5 fatalities.
What was the shark attack fatality rate in 1902? ▾ 33.3% of shark attacks recorded in 1902 were fatal.
Which countries had the most shark attacks in 1902? ▾ The countries with the most recorded incidents in 1902 were United States (3), Australia (3), South Africa (2).
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