Shark Attacks in 1917

In 1917, the Global Shark Attack File logged 12 shark attacks worldwide — 55.7% below the historical annual average. 5 were fatal (41.7%). United States accounted for the most incidents that year, with 5.

Total recorded

Fatal

Fatality rate

41.7%

Global avg 21.1%

vs. annual avg

56% below

Hist. avg 27.1/yr

Countries with the most incidents in 1917

Country	Recorded incidents
United States	5
Australia	1
Mozambique	1
Panama	1
Ireland	1

Notable incidents in 1917

Port Hedland, AustraliaNon-fatal
1917-12-15· Swimming
Off Inhaca Island, MozambiqueFatal
1917-11-01· Wreck of the tug Magellan
Sea Bright, Monmouth County, United StatesNon-fatal
1917-09-20· Swimming, towing an empty barrel
Nanakuli, Oah’u, United StatesNon-fatal
1917-09-08· Stuffing a shark into an automobile· 12' shark
Panama

1916 All years →1918

Frequently Asked Questions

How many shark attacks were there in 1917?

The Global Shark Attack File records 12 shark attacks worldwide in 1917, with 5 fatalities.

What was the shark attack fatality rate in 1917?

41.7% of shark attacks recorded in 1917 were fatal.

Which countries had the most shark attacks in 1917?

The countries with the most recorded incidents in 1917 were United States (5), Australia (1), Mozambique (1).