1927 Shark Attacks: Global Statistics & Year in Review | Shark Data Lab
Home / Shark Attacks / 1927 Shark Attacks in 1927 In 1927, the Global Shark Attack File logged 19 shark attacks worldwide — 29.9% below the historical annual average. 7 were fatal (36.8%). Australia accounted for the most incidents that year, with 11.
Fatality rate
36.8%
Global avg 21.1%
vs. annual avg
30% below
Hist. avg 27.1/yr
Countries with the most incidents in 1927 Species most often involved in 1927 Counts based on the species field in the Global Shark Attack File. Species identification in incident reports is not always reliable.
Notable incidents in 1927 Frequently Asked Questions How many shark attacks were there in 1927? ▾ The Global Shark Attack File records 19 shark attacks worldwide in 1927, with 7 fatalities.
What was the shark attack fatality rate in 1927? ▾ 36.8% of shark attacks recorded in 1927 were fatal.
Which countries had the most shark attacks in 1927? ▾ The countries with the most recorded incidents in 1927 were Australia (11), South Africa (2), New Zealand (1).
Which shark species were most often involved in 1927 attacks? ▾ Based on incident records, the most frequently identified species in 1927 were White Shark, Nurse Shark.
Non-fatal
1927-09-30 · Standing, collecting bananas
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