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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.
Total recorded
27
Fatal
7
Fatality rate
25.9%
Global avg 21.1%
vs. annual avg
in line with
Hist. avg 27.1/yr
| Country | Recorded incidents |
|---|---|
| Australia | 10 |
| United States | 5 |
| Philippines | 3 |
| Fiji | 2 |
| Canada | 1 |
| Species | Recorded incidents |
|---|---|
| Nurse Shark | 2 |
| White Shark | 1 |
Counts based on the species field in the Global Shark Attack File. Species identification in incident reports is not always reliable.
Shark Data Lab