Home / Shark Attacks / 1923 Shark Attacks in 1923 In 1923, the Global Shark Attack File logged 21 shark attacks worldwide — 23.1% below the historical annual average. 6 were fatal (28.6%). Australia accounted for the most incidents that year, with 14.
Fatality rate
28.6%
Global avg 21.2%
vs. annual avg
23% below
Hist. avg 27.3/yr
Countries with the most incidents in 1923 Species most often involved in 1923 Counts based on the species field in the Global Shark Attack File. Species identification in incident reports is not always reliable.
Notable incidents in 1923 Murwillumbah, Tweed River, Australia Non-fatal
1923-12-12 · Swimming
Urunga, Belliger Heads, Australia Fatal
1923-12-02 · Fishing, standing in waist-deep water
Condon, 88 km NE of Port Hedland, Australia Fatal
1923-11-23 · Dry shelling
Bellinger Head, Australia Non-fatal
1923-11-02 · Fishing · Shark involvement suspected but not confirmed
Botany Bay, Sydney, Australia Non-fatal
1923-10-20 · Sailing · Shark involvement prior to death unconfirmed
Black Head, south of Taree, Australia Non-fatal
1923-10-17 · Fishing · "a very large shark"
Near Thursday Island, Australia Non-fatal
1923-10-16 · Pearl diving
Off the Demerara River, Guyana Non-fatal
1923-08-07 · Fishing
Great Barrier Reef, Australia Non-fatal
1923-07-01 · Diving for pearl
Bellambi Reef, Australia Fatal
1923-06-15 · After rowing skiff was holed by shark, he was attempting to swim ashore
Frequently Asked Questions How many shark attacks were there in 1923? ▾ The Global Shark Attack File records 21 shark attacks worldwide in 1923, with 6 fatalities.
What was the shark attack fatality rate in 1923? ▾ 28.6% of shark attacks recorded in 1923 were fatal.
Which countries had the most shark attacks in 1923? ▾ The countries with the most recorded incidents in 1923 were Australia (14), United States (3), Cuba (1).
Which shark species were most often involved in 1923 attacks? ▾ Based on incident records, the most frequently identified species in 1923 were Dusky Shark.
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