Home / Shark Attacks / 1951 Shark Attacks in 1951 In 1951, the Global Shark Attack File logged 32 shark attacks worldwide — 17.3% above the historical annual average. 11 were fatal (34.4%). Australia accounted for the most incidents that year, with 9.
Fatality rate
34.4%
Global avg 21.2%
vs. annual avg
17% above
Hist. avg 27.3/yr
Countries with the most incidents in 1951 Species most often involved in 1951 Counts based on the species field in the Global Shark Attack File. Species identification in incident reports is not always reliable.
Notable incidents in 1951 Catembe, Mozambique Fatal
1951-12-20 · Swimming
North Bondi, Australia Non-fatal
1951-12-15 · Spearfishing · Wobbegong shark, 1.8 m [6']
Merewether Beach, Newcastle, Australia Fatal
1951-12-05 · Treading water · 2.4 m [8'] shark
South Beach, Durban, South Africa Non-fatal
1951-11-28 · Swimming · White shark, 1.8 m [6']
Winkelspruit, South Africa Non-fatal
1951-11-27 · Treading water · White shark, 2.4 m [8']
Kingston Harbor, Jamaica Non-fatal
1951-11-27 · Fishing
Philippines Fatal
1951-11-22 · Shipwrecked; adrift on raft for 2 days & 2 nights
Ocean baths, Kissing Point Beach, Australia Fatal
1951-10-21 · Swimming
400 miles off the le Non-fatal
1951-10-04 · cargo ship Southern Isle sank at 04h00 · Shark involvement prior to death was not confirmed
Amalfi, Italy Fatal
1951-09-28 · Swimming
Frequently Asked Questions How many shark attacks were there in 1951? ▾ The Global Shark Attack File records 32 shark attacks worldwide in 1951, with 11 fatalities.
What was the shark attack fatality rate in 1951? ▾ 34.4% of shark attacks recorded in 1951 were fatal.
Which countries had the most shark attacks in 1951? ▾ The countries with the most recorded incidents in 1951 were Australia (9), South Africa (5), Italy (4).
Which shark species were most often involved in 1951 attacks? ▾ Based on incident records, the most frequently identified species in 1951 were White Shark, Spotted Wobbegong.
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