Home / Shark Attacks / 1919 Shark Attacks in 1919 In 1919, the Global Shark Attack File logged 14 shark attacks worldwide — 48.7% below the historical annual average. 5 were fatal (35.7%). Australia accounted for the most incidents that year, with 7.
Fatality rate
35.7%
Global avg 21.2%
vs. annual avg
49% below
Hist. avg 27.3/yr
Countries with the most incidents in 1919 Notable incidents in 1919 Brible Island, Australia Non-fatal
1919-12-30 · Swimming
Pelican Island, Macleay River, Australia Fatal
1919-12-07 · Swimming
Darwin, Australia Non-fatal
1919-11-18 · Sitting in a boat
Where Colorado River enters the sea, Costa Rica Fatal
1919-09-11 · Small vessel with 13 men on board capsized crossing the bar and 6 men drowned. The 7 survivors were swimming to shore
Gadsden Point, Tampa Bay, United States Non-fatal
1919-08-09 · Swimming
James Island Sound, Charleston, United States Non-fatal
1919-05-28 · "Swimming vigorously"
Florida Keys 25ºN,82ºW, United States Fatal
1919-04-05 · Knocked into the water · 3.7 m [12'], 1200-lb shark. Shark caught & its jaw exhibited at the Carnegie Museum
Sydney Harbor, Australia Non-fatal
1919-03-15 · Cutter capsized · Shark involvement prior to death unconfirmed
Newcastle Beach, Australia Non-fatal
1919-01-17 · Swimming · 3.7 m to 4.3 m [12' to 14'] shark
Tahuna Beach, Nelson, New Zealand Non-fatal
1919-01-15 · Swimming
Frequently Asked Questions How many shark attacks were there in 1919? ▾ The Global Shark Attack File records 14 shark attacks worldwide in 1919, with 5 fatalities.
What was the shark attack fatality rate in 1919? ▾ 35.7% of shark attacks recorded in 1919 were fatal.
Which countries had the most shark attacks in 1919? ▾ The countries with the most recorded incidents in 1919 were Australia (7), United States (4), Italy (1).
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