Shark Attacks in 1966

In 1966, the Global Shark Attack File logged 58 shark attacks worldwide — 114.0% above the historical annual average. 15 were fatal (25.9%). Australia accounted for the most incidents that year, with 17.

Total recorded

Fatal

Fatality rate

25.9%

Global avg 21.1%

vs. annual avg

114% above

Hist. avg 27.1/yr

Countries with the most incidents in 1966

Country	Recorded incidents
Australia	17
United States	16
Papua New Guinea	6
South Africa	4
Bahamas	2

Species most often involved in 1966

Species	Recorded incidents
White Shark	5
Nurse Shark	3
Bull Shark	1
Tiger Shark	1
Spotted Wobbegong	1

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

Notable incidents in 1966

1965 All years →1967

Frequently Asked Questions

How many shark attacks were there in 1966?

The Global Shark Attack File records 58 shark attacks worldwide in 1966, with 15 fatalities.

What was the shark attack fatality rate in 1966?

25.9% of shark attacks recorded in 1966 were fatal.

Which countries had the most shark attacks in 1966?

The countries with the most recorded incidents in 1966 were Australia (17), United States (16), Papua New Guinea (6).

Which shark species were most often involved in 1966 attacks?

Based on incident records, the most frequently identified species in 1966 were White Shark, Nurse Shark, Bull Shark.