Home / Shark Attacks / 1965 Shark Attacks in 1965 In 1965, the Global Shark Attack File logged 51 shark attacks worldwide — 86.9% above the historical annual average. 9 were fatal (17.6%). United States accounted for the most incidents that year, with 14.
Fatality rate
17.6%
Global avg 21.2%
vs. annual avg
87% above
Hist. avg 27.3/yr
Countries with the most incidents in 1965 Species most often involved in 1965 Counts based on the species field in the Global Shark Attack File. Species identification in incident reports is not always reliable.
Notable incidents in 1965 Bathurst Reef, Rottnest Island, Australia Non-fatal
1965-12-27 · Spearfishing, but standing in knee-deep water · 1.8 m [6'] carpet shark
Incident 1965-12-18 Non-fatal
1965-12-18 · Freediving · Grey reef shark
Cape Jervis, Australia Non-fatal
1965-12-09 · Fishing · 15' shark
Near Brisbane, Australia Fatal
1965-11-20 · Fishing from 34' boat when pulled overboard by hooked shark · 4.6 m [15'] shark
Japanese fishing boat Taihei Maru No.10 Non-fatal
1965-11-20 · Hauling dead shark aboard, when another shark leapt out of the water & bit him
Golfo de los Mosquitos, Panama Non-fatal
1965-11-02 · Argentine Air Force C-54 · Shark involvement not confirmed
Oak Beach, Australia Non-fatal
1965-11-02 · Surfing · Grey nurse shark, 2.4 m [8']
Florida Strait Non-fatal
1965-10-20 · The boat Caribou II sank
Nassau, Bahamas Non-fatal
1965-10-15 · Sunbathing on beach when he saw child being attacked by the shark · 1.8 m [6'], 180-lb shark
Nassau, Bahamas Fatal
1965-10-15 · Playing in the water · 1.8 m [6'], 180-lb shark
Frequently Asked Questions How many shark attacks were there in 1965? ▾ The Global Shark Attack File records 51 shark attacks worldwide in 1965, with 9 fatalities.
What was the shark attack fatality rate in 1965? ▾ 17.6% of shark attacks recorded in 1965 were fatal.
Which countries had the most shark attacks in 1965? ▾ The countries with the most recorded incidents in 1965 were United States (14), Papua New Guinea (6), Mexico (6).
Which shark species were most often involved in 1965 attacks? ▾ Based on incident records, the most frequently identified species in 1965 were White Shark, Nurse Shark, Grey Reef Shark.
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