Home / Shark Attacks / 1924 Shark Attacks in 1924 In 1924, the Global Shark Attack File logged 19 shark attacks worldwide — 30.4% below the historical annual average. 5 were fatal (26.3%). Australia accounted for the most incidents that year, with 6.
Fatality rate
26.3%
Global avg 21.2%
vs. annual avg
30% below
Hist. avg 27.3/yr
Countries with the most incidents in 1924 Notable incidents in 1924 Tampico, Mexico Fatal
1924-11-25 · The Ward liner Esperanza stranded during a gale & she leapt overboard to rescue her dog which had been swept overboard. · 1.8 m shark
Pacific Anchorage off the Panama Canal, Panama Non-fatal
1924-11-24 · Inebriated, woke from sleep and fell off deck into the water
Santurce, United States Fatal
1924-11-21 · Bathing
Rangiroa, French Polynesia Non-fatal
1924-10-31 · Pearl diving
Port Melbourne, Australia Non-fatal
1924-10-18 · Bathing · 10' shark
Folly Island, near Charleston, United States Non-fatal
1924-07-30 · Standing · Mako shark, 1.9 m [6.5']. Tooth fragment recovered & identified by J.T. Nichols.
Weymouth, England Non-fatal
1924-07-13 · Fishing for mackerel · 12' shark
Newport Beach, Orange County, United States Non-fatal
1924-07-03 · Fishing
Bayboro, Pinellas County, United States Non-fatal
1924-06-17 · Removing shark from a net
Kiama, Australia Fatal
1924-04-24 · Fishing, fell in water & swimming strongly to shore
Frequently Asked Questions How many shark attacks were there in 1924? ▾ The Global Shark Attack File records 19 shark attacks worldwide in 1924, with 5 fatalities.
What was the shark attack fatality rate in 1924? ▾ 26.3% of shark attacks recorded in 1924 were fatal.
Which countries had the most shark attacks in 1924? ▾ The countries with the most recorded incidents in 1924 were Australia (6), United States (4), Panama (2).
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