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Shark Attacks in 1941

In 1941, the Global Shark Attack File logged 27 shark attacks worldwide — in line with the historical annual average. 9 were fatal (33.3%). United States accounted for the most incidents that year, with 6.

Total recorded

27

Fatal

9

Fatality rate

33.3%

Global avg 21.2%

vs. annual avg

in line with

Hist. avg 27.3/yr

Countries with the most incidents in 1941

CountryRecorded incidents
United States6
Iran5
Australia4
Papua New Guinea1
Solomon Islands1

Species most often involved in 1941

SpeciesRecorded incidents
Tiger Shark3

Counts based on the species field in the Global Shark Attack File. Species identification in incident reports is not always reliable.

Notable incidents in 1941

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many shark attacks were there in 1941?
The Global Shark Attack File records 27 shark attacks worldwide in 1941, with 9 fatalities.
What was the shark attack fatality rate in 1941?
33.3% of shark attacks recorded in 1941 were fatal.
Which countries had the most shark attacks in 1941?
The countries with the most recorded incidents in 1941 were United States (6), Iran (5), Australia (4).
Which shark species were most often involved in 1941 attacks?
Based on incident records, the most frequently identified species in 1941 were Tiger Shark.