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Shark Attacks in 1922

In 1922, the Global Shark Attack File logged 22 shark attacks worldwide — 19.4% below the historical annual average. 13 were fatal (59.1%). Australia accounted for the most incidents that year, with 9.

Total recorded

22

Fatal

13

Fatality rate

59.1%

Global avg 21.2%

vs. annual avg

19% below

Hist. avg 27.3/yr

Countries with the most incidents in 1922

CountryRecorded incidents
Australia9
United States6
Jamaica3
South Africa1
Barbados1

Species most often involved in 1922

SpeciesRecorded incidents
White Shark3
Blue Shark1
Nurse Shark1

Counts based on the species field in the Global Shark Attack File. Species identification in incident reports is not always reliable.

Notable incidents in 1922

1921All years →1923

Frequently Asked Questions

How many shark attacks were there in 1922?
The Global Shark Attack File records 22 shark attacks worldwide in 1922, with 13 fatalities.
What was the shark attack fatality rate in 1922?
59.1% of shark attacks recorded in 1922 were fatal.
Which countries had the most shark attacks in 1922?
The countries with the most recorded incidents in 1922 were Australia (9), United States (6), Jamaica (3).
Which shark species were most often involved in 1922 attacks?
Based on incident records, the most frequently identified species in 1922 were White Shark, Blue Shark, Nurse Shark.