Home / Shark Attacks / 1947 Shark Attacks in 1947 In 1947, the Global Shark Attack File logged 30 shark attacks worldwide — 10.0% above the historical annual average. 6 were fatal (20.0%). Australia accounted for the most incidents that year, with 13.
Fatality rate
20.0%
Global avg 21.2%
vs. annual avg
10% above
Hist. avg 27.3/yr
Countries with the most incidents in 1947 Species most often involved in 1947 Counts based on the species field in the Global Shark Attack File. Species identification in incident reports is not always reliable.
Notable incidents in 1947 Watson Taylor's Lake, 25 miles south of Port Macquarie, Australia Non-fatal
1947-12-20 · Fishing · Grey nurse shark
Durban, South Africa Non-fatal
1947-12-14 · Shark involvement prior to death not confirmed
Tiaroye, near Dakar, Cap Vert Peninsula, Senegal Fatal
1947-11-30 · Fishing / diving · Tiger shark
3 miles out to sea off Glenelg, Australia Non-fatal
1947-11-22 · Fishing · 5.5 m [18'] shark
Knobby's Beach, Newcastle, Australia Non-fatal
1947-11-13 · Fishing from surf ski
Knobby's Beach, Newcastle, Australia Non-fatal
1947-11-13 · Fishing from surf ski
Maria River, Port Macquarie, 12 miles from river mouth, Australia Fatal
1947-11-07 · Swimming
Maria River, Port Macquarie, 12 miles from river mouth, Australia Non-fatal
1947-11-07 · Swimming
Moreton Bay, Australia Fatal
1947-10-31
Mornington Island, Gulf of Carpentaria, Australia Non-fatal
1947-10-27 · Fishing in waist-deep water
Frequently Asked Questions How many shark attacks were there in 1947? ▾ The Global Shark Attack File records 30 shark attacks worldwide in 1947, with 6 fatalities.
What was the shark attack fatality rate in 1947? ▾ 20.0% of shark attacks recorded in 1947 were fatal.
Which countries had the most shark attacks in 1947? ▾ The countries with the most recorded incidents in 1947 were Australia (13), South Africa (7), United States (3).
Which shark species were most often involved in 1947 attacks? ▾ Based on incident records, the most frequently identified species in 1947 were Tiger Shark, Blacktip Shark, Nurse Shark.
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