Home / Shark Attacks / 1905 Shark Attacks in 1905 In 1905, the Global Shark Attack File logged 18 shark attacks worldwide — 34.1% below the historical annual average. 6 were fatal (33.3%). Australia accounted for the most incidents that year, with 6.
Fatality rate
33.3%
Global avg 21.2%
vs. annual avg
34% below
Hist. avg 27.3/yr
Countries with the most incidents in 1905 Species most often involved in 1905 Counts based on the species field in the Global Shark Attack File. Species identification in incident reports is not always reliable.
Notable incidents in 1905 Back Beach, Durban, South Africa Fatal
1905-12-30 · Floating or standing · 2.4 m [8'] shark
Geraldton, Australia Non-fatal
1905-12-28 · Bathing · Shark involvement not confirmed
Waverly, Sydney, Australia Fatal
1905-09-28 · Swimming
Fort Pierce, St Lucie County, United States Non-fatal
1905-09-05 · Fishing
Port Said, Egypt Non-fatal
1905-08-23 · Human head found in shark caught by British steamer Syria · Tiger shark, 3.9 m
Manila Bay, Philippines Non-fatal
1905-07-31 · Bathing
Atlantic City, Atlantic County, United States Non-fatal
1905-07-31 · Swimming from naptha launch after a day of fishing
Davis Shore, east of Beaufor, Carteret Countyt, United States Fatal
1905-07-28 · Wading
Naples, Italy Non-fatal
1905-07-24 · Shark involvement prior to death was not confirmed
Off Rakit Island, Indonesia Fatal
1905-07-09 · Jumped or fell overboard
Frequently Asked Questions How many shark attacks were there in 1905? ▾ The Global Shark Attack File records 18 shark attacks worldwide in 1905, with 6 fatalities.
What was the shark attack fatality rate in 1905? ▾ 33.3% of shark attacks recorded in 1905 were fatal.
Which countries had the most shark attacks in 1905? ▾ The countries with the most recorded incidents in 1905 were Australia (6), United States (6), South Africa (2).
Which shark species were most often involved in 1905 attacks? ▾ Based on incident records, the most frequently identified species in 1905 were Tiger Shark.
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