Home / Shark Attacks / 1912 Shark Attacks in 1912 In 1912, the Global Shark Attack File logged 14 shark attacks worldwide — 48.7% below the historical annual average. 7 were fatal (50.0%). Australia accounted for the most incidents that year, with 5.
Fatality rate
50.0%
Global avg 21.2%
vs. annual avg
49% below
Hist. avg 27.3/yr
Countries with the most incidents in 1912 Species most often involved in 1912 Counts based on the species field in the Global Shark Attack File. Species identification in incident reports is not always reliable.
Notable incidents in 1912 Philippines Fatal
1912-11-30 · Swimming from foundered vessel
Tybee Island, Chatham County, United States Fatal
1912-08-30 · Swimming
Sullivan's Island, United States Non-fatal
1912-07-23 · Swimming · 8' shark
Savo, Solomon Islands Fatal
1912-07-06 · Bathing
Durban, South Africa Non-fatal
1912-05-04 · Shark involvement prior to death unconfirmed
Takapuna, New Zealand Non-fatal
1912-03-18 · Swimming
Bunbury, Australia Non-fatal
1912-02-22 · Hard hat diving
Coogee, Australia Non-fatal
1912-02-19 · Swimming
Noumea, New Caledonia Non-fatal
1912-02-03 · Swimming
Fig Tree Bridge, Lane Cove River, near Sydney, Australia Fatal
1912-01-26 · Swimming · 2.8 m [9'3"] whaler shark captured 3 days later with his remains in its gut
Frequently Asked Questions How many shark attacks were there in 1912? ▾ The Global Shark Attack File records 14 shark attacks worldwide in 1912, with 7 fatalities.
What was the shark attack fatality rate in 1912? ▾ 50.0% of shark attacks recorded in 1912 were fatal.
Which countries had the most shark attacks in 1912? ▾ The countries with the most recorded incidents in 1912 were Australia (5), United States (2), Philippines (1).
Which shark species were most often involved in 1912 attacks? ▾ Based on incident records, the most frequently identified species in 1912 were White Shark.
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