Home / Shark Attacks / 1977 Shark Attacks in 1977 In 1977, the Global Shark Attack File logged 26 shark attacks worldwide — in line with the historical annual average. 4 were fatal (15.4%). Australia accounted for the most incidents that year, with 9.
Fatality rate
15.4%
Global avg 21.2%
vs. annual avg
in line with
Hist. avg 27.3/yr
Countries with the most incidents in 1977 Species most often involved in 1977 Counts based on the species field in the Global Shark Attack File. Species identification in incident reports is not always reliable.
Notable incidents in 1977 2 miles off Keahole Airport, United States Non-fatal
1977-12-30 · Swimming, after single-engine aircraft went down in the sea
Qolera River, South Africa Non-fatal
1977-12-18 · Surfing · Tiger shark, 3 m [10']
Hobe Sound, Palm Beach County, United States Non-fatal
1977-12-18 · Surfing
Macassar, False Bay, South Africa Non-fatal
1977-11-30 · Fishing for bottom fish · 3 m [10'] white shark (Tooth recovered from boat)
Klein River Lagoon, South Africa Non-fatal
1977-11-11 · Standing · 1.5 to 2 m [5' to 6.75'] shark
Bluegums Rock, Partridge Point, South Africa Non-fatal
1977-10-29 · Spearfishing · White shark, 5 m [16.5']
Cactus Beach, near Ceduna, Australia Non-fatal
1977-08-30 · Surfing · White shark
Buddina Beach, south of Noosa, Australia Fatal
1977-08-22 · Floating on an inflatable raft
Off Macassar Beach, South Africa Non-fatal
1977-08-18 · Fishing · White shark
McClure Beach, near Tomales Point, Marin County, United States Non-fatal
1977-08-13 · Free diving for abalone (surfacing) · White shark, 5.5 m to 6 m [18' to 20']
Frequently Asked Questions How many shark attacks were there in 1977? ▾ The Global Shark Attack File records 26 shark attacks worldwide in 1977, with 4 fatalities.
What was the shark attack fatality rate in 1977? ▾ 15.4% of shark attacks recorded in 1977 were fatal.
Which countries had the most shark attacks in 1977? ▾ The countries with the most recorded incidents in 1977 were Australia (9), United States (8), South Africa (7).
Which shark species were most often involved in 1977 attacks? ▾ Based on incident records, the most frequently identified species in 1977 were White Shark, Bull Shark, Tiger Shark.
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