Home / Shark Attacks / 1925 Shark Attacks in 1925 In 1925, the Global Shark Attack File logged 14 shark attacks worldwide — 48.7% below the historical annual average. 3 were fatal (21.4%). United States accounted for the most incidents that year, with 5.
Fatality rate
21.4%
Global avg 21.2%
vs. annual avg
49% below
Hist. avg 27.3/yr
Countries with the most incidents in 1925 Species most often involved in 1925 Counts based on the species field in the Global Shark Attack File. Species identification in incident reports is not always reliable.
Notable incidents in 1925 Cottesloe Beach, Australia Fatal
1925-11-22 · Floating on his back · Tiger shark, 4 m [13'] female
Condado Beach, San Juan, United States Non-fatal
1925-11-01
Condado Beach, San Juan, United States Non-fatal
1925-11-01
Valencia, Spain Non-fatal
1925-09-03 · Fishing
Off Shanklin, England Non-fatal
1925-09-02 · Fishing
Folly Island, near Charleston, United States Non-fatal
1925-08-01 · Swimming
Princess Royal Harbor, near King George’s Sound, Australia Non-fatal
1925-06-14 · Shark involvement prior to death unconfirmed
Condado Beach, San Juan, United States Non-fatal
1925-05-19
Newcastle Beach, Australia Fatal
1925-03-12 · Swimming
Hula, Papua New Guinea Fatal
1925-03-10 · Swimming
Frequently Asked Questions How many shark attacks were there in 1925? ▾ The Global Shark Attack File records 14 shark attacks worldwide in 1925, with 3 fatalities.
What was the shark attack fatality rate in 1925? ▾ 21.4% of shark attacks recorded in 1925 were fatal.
Which countries had the most shark attacks in 1925? ▾ The countries with the most recorded incidents in 1925 were United States (5), Australia (4), Canada (1).
Which shark species were most often involved in 1925 attacks? ▾ Based on incident records, the most frequently identified species in 1925 were Tiger Shark.
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