1914 Shark Attacks: Global Statistics & Year in Review | Shark Data Lab
Home / Shark Attacks / 1914 Shark Attacks in 1914 In 1914, the Global Shark Attack File logged 18 shark attacks worldwide — 33.6% below the historical annual average. 6 were fatal (33.3%). Australia accounted for the most incidents that year, with 5.
Fatality rate
33.3%
Global avg 21.1%
vs. annual avg
34% below
Hist. avg 27.1/yr
Countries with the most incidents in 1914 Species most often involved in 1914 Counts based on the species field in the Global Shark Attack File. Species identification in incident reports is not always reliable.
Notable incidents in 1914 Frequently Asked Questions How many shark attacks were there in 1914? ▾ The Global Shark Attack File records 18 shark attacks worldwide in 1914, with 6 fatalities.
What was the shark attack fatality rate in 1914? ▾ 33.3% of shark attacks recorded in 1914 were fatal.
Which countries had the most shark attacks in 1914? ▾ The countries with the most recorded incidents in 1914 were Australia (5), United States (5), Croatia (2).
Which shark species were most often involved in 1914 attacks? ▾ Based on incident records, the most frequently identified species in 1914 were Tiger Shark.
Non-fatal
1914-07-15 · Washing clothes · 1.5 m [5'] shark
Shark Data Lab