1969 Shark Attacks: Global Statistics & Year in Review | Shark Data Lab
Home / Shark Attacks / 1969 Shark Attacks in 1969 In 1969, the Global Shark Attack File logged 30 shark attacks worldwide — 10.7% above the historical annual average. 0 were fatal (0.0%). United States accounted for the most incidents that year, with 15.
Fatality rate
0.0%
Global avg 21.1%
vs. annual avg
11% above
Hist. avg 27.1/yr
Countries with the most incidents in 1969 Species most often involved in 1969 Counts based on the species field in the Global Shark Attack File. Species identification in incident reports is not always reliable.
Notable incidents in 1969 Frequently Asked Questions How many shark attacks were there in 1969? ▾ The Global Shark Attack File records 30 shark attacks worldwide in 1969, with 0 fatalities.
What was the shark attack fatality rate in 1969? ▾ 0.0% of shark attacks recorded in 1969 were fatal.
Which countries had the most shark attacks in 1969? ▾ The countries with the most recorded incidents in 1969 were United States (15), Australia (9), Jamaica (1).
Which shark species were most often involved in 1969 attacks? ▾ Based on incident records, the most frequently identified species in 1969 were White Shark, Nurse Shark, Lemon Shark.
Hawaii, United States
Non-fatal
1969-10-13 · Diving · Oceanic whitetip shark
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