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In 1972, the Global Shark Attack File logged 36 shark attacks worldwide — 32.8% above the historical annual average. 8 were fatal (22.2%). Australia accounted for the most incidents that year, with 10.
Total recorded
36
Fatal
8
Fatality rate
22.2%
Global avg 21.1%
vs. annual avg
33% above
Hist. avg 27.1/yr
| Country | Recorded incidents |
|---|---|
| Australia | 10 |
| United States | 9 |
| Mozambique | 5 |
| South Africa | 4 |
| Reunion | 1 |
| Species | Recorded incidents |
|---|---|
| White Shark | 6 |
| Grey Reef Shark | 2 |
| Bull Shark | 1 |
| Bronze Whaler | 1 |
| Oceanic Whitetip | 1 |
Counts based on the species field in the Global Shark Attack File. Species identification in incident reports is not always reliable.
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