Home / Shark Attacks / 1932 Shark Attacks in 1932 In 1932, the Global Shark Attack File logged 27 shark attacks worldwide — in line with the historical annual average. 7 were fatal (25.9%). Australia accounted for the most incidents that year, with 10.
Fatality rate
25.9%
Global avg 21.2%
vs. annual avg
in line with
Hist. avg 27.3/yr
Countries with the most incidents in 1932 Species most often involved in 1932 Counts based on the species field in the Global Shark Attack File. Species identification in incident reports is not always reliable.
Notable incidents in 1932 Arnhem Land, Australia Non-fatal
1932-12-11
Mahurangi River Mouth, New Zealand Non-fatal
1932-12-09 · Fishing
Cuba Non-fatal
1932-11-08 · Hurricane & Tidal Wave
Redhead Beach, Newcastle, Australia Non-fatal
1932-10-31 · Swimming · Thought to involve a mako or grey nurse shark
São Vicente Fatal
1932-10-11 · Swimming
Navua, Fiji Non-fatal
1932-09-25 · Catching a turtle
Newcastle, Australia Non-fatal
1932-08-29
Bondi, Australia Non-fatal
1932-08-29
Offshore, between Mantoloking & Point Pleasant, Ocean County, United States Non-fatal
1932-08-09 · Fishing · 16' 800-lb shark
Australia Non-fatal
1932-08-08 · Pearl diving
Frequently Asked Questions How many shark attacks were there in 1932? ▾ The Global Shark Attack File records 27 shark attacks worldwide in 1932, with 7 fatalities.
What was the shark attack fatality rate in 1932? ▾ 25.9% of shark attacks recorded in 1932 were fatal.
Which countries had the most shark attacks in 1932? ▾ The countries with the most recorded incidents in 1932 were Australia (10), United States (5), Philippines (3).
Which shark species were most often involved in 1932 attacks? ▾ Based on incident records, the most frequently identified species in 1932 were Nurse Shark, White Shark.
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