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In 1973, the Global Shark Attack File logged 27 shark attacks worldwide — in line with the historical annual average. 9 were fatal (33.3%). Australia accounted for the most incidents that year, with 5.
Total recorded
27
Fatal
9
Fatality rate
33.3%
Global avg 21.1%
vs. annual avg
in line with
Hist. avg 27.1/yr
| Country | Recorded incidents |
|---|---|
| Australia | 5 |
| Mexico | 4 |
| United States | 4 |
| South Africa | 4 |
| Mozambique | 3 |
| Species | Recorded incidents |
|---|---|
| Blacktip Shark | 2 |
| Tiger Shark | 2 |
| White Shark | 1 |
| Grey Reef Shark | 1 |
| Bull Shark | 1 |
Counts based on the species field in the Global Shark Attack File. Species identification in incident reports is not always reliable.
Shark Data Lab