Home / Shark Attacks / 1920 Shark Attacks in 1920 In 1920, the Global Shark Attack File logged 15 shark attacks worldwide — 45.1% below the historical annual average. 4 were fatal (26.7%). Australia accounted for the most incidents that year, with 7.
Fatality rate
26.7%
Global avg 21.2%
vs. annual avg
45% below
Hist. avg 27.3/yr
Countries with the most incidents in 1920 Notable incidents in 1920 Bunbury, Australia Non-fatal
1920-11-29 · Wading · 4' to 5' shark
Cottesloe Beach, Australia Non-fatal
1920-11-22 · Standing · 15* to 24" dog shark
Philippines Fatal
1920-11-04 · The coastwise steamer San Basilio capsized in a typhoon
Woodcliff Channel, Freeport, Long Island, United States Non-fatal
1920-07-13 · Swimming · Questionable
200 miles from MacKay, Australia Non-fatal
1920-07-05 · Diving for trochus shell
Englewood Beach, Charlotte County, United States Non-fatal
1920-06-28 · Swimming
Slaunwhite's Ledge, Hubbard Cove, Canada Non-fatal
1920-06-26 · Harpooned shark · 15'
Between Bay Rock & Magnetic Island, Cleveland Bay, Australia Non-fatal
1920-03-07 · Boat capsized, swimming to shore
Zwartkops River, South Africa Non-fatal
1920-02-03 · Floating face down
Australia Non-fatal
1920-01-24 · Diving
Frequently Asked Questions How many shark attacks were there in 1920? ▾ The Global Shark Attack File records 15 shark attacks worldwide in 1920, with 4 fatalities.
What was the shark attack fatality rate in 1920? ▾ 26.7% of shark attacks recorded in 1920 were fatal.
Which countries had the most shark attacks in 1920? ▾ The countries with the most recorded incidents in 1920 were Australia (7), United States (2), South Africa (2).
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