Home / Shark Attacks / 1950 Shark Attacks in 1950 In 1950, the Global Shark Attack File logged 43 shark attacks worldwide — 57.6% above the historical annual average. 10 were fatal (23.3%). Australia accounted for the most incidents that year, with 13.
Fatality rate
23.3%
Global avg 21.2%
vs. annual avg
58% above
Hist. avg 27.3/yr
Countries with the most incidents in 1950 Species most often involved in 1950 Counts based on the species field in the Global Shark Attack File. Species identification in incident reports is not always reliable.
Notable incidents in 1950 Kirra, Australia Non-fatal
1950-12-30 · Paddling a surfboat · Nurse shark, 10'
Jervis Bay, Australia Non-fatal
1950-12-18 · Swimming · Wobbegong shark, 6'
Palm Beach North, 5 miles north of Burleigh Heads, Brisbane, Australia Fatal
1950-12-15 · Treading water
Goulburn Island, Australia Non-fatal
1950-11-28 · Diving · 2' shark
Burleigh Heads, Brisbane, Australia Non-fatal
1950-11-24 · Body surfing · White shark, 3m, seen in area and hooked 3 days later
Yeppoon, Australia Non-fatal
1950-11-11 · Paddling a canoe · 10' shark
Imperial Beach, San Diego County, United States Non-fatal
1950-10-27 · Body surfing / treading water · White shark
Peterson's Beach, Sarina, Australia Non-fatal
1950-10-03 · Fishing · 4' shark
50 miles off Port La Libertad, El Salvador Non-fatal
1950-08-05 · Jerked overboard while pole fishing for tuna · 1,100-lb shark
East of the Ras Tanura-Jubail area, Saudi Arabia Non-fatal
1950-07-31 · Diving
Frequently Asked Questions How many shark attacks were there in 1950? ▾ The Global Shark Attack File records 43 shark attacks worldwide in 1950, with 10 fatalities.
What was the shark attack fatality rate in 1950? ▾ 23.3% of shark attacks recorded in 1950 were fatal.
Which countries had the most shark attacks in 1950? ▾ The countries with the most recorded incidents in 1950 were Australia (13), United States (9), South Africa (5).
Which shark species were most often involved in 1950 attacks? ▾ Based on incident records, the most frequently identified species in 1950 were White Shark, Lemon Shark, Tiger Shark.
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