1982 Shark Attacks: Global Statistics & Year in Review | Shark Data Lab
Home / Shark Attacks / 1982 Shark Attacks in 1982 In 1982, the Global Shark Attack File logged 42 shark attacks worldwide — 55.0% above the historical annual average. 6 were fatal (14.3%). United States accounted for the most incidents that year, with 23.
Fatality rate
14.3%
Global avg 21.1%
vs. annual avg
55% above
Hist. avg 27.1/yr
Countries with the most incidents in 1982 Species most often involved in 1982 Counts based on the species field in the Global Shark Attack File. Species identification in incident reports is not always reliable.
Notable incidents in 1982 Frequently Asked Questions How many shark attacks were there in 1982? ▾ The Global Shark Attack File records 42 shark attacks worldwide in 1982, with 6 fatalities.
What was the shark attack fatality rate in 1982? ▾ 14.3% of shark attacks recorded in 1982 were fatal.
Which countries had the most shark attacks in 1982? ▾ The countries with the most recorded incidents in 1982 were United States (23), South Africa (8), Australia (3).
Which shark species were most often involved in 1982 attacks? ▾ Based on incident records, the most frequently identified species in 1982 were White Shark, Lemon Shark, Bronze Whaler.
Nahoon, East London, South Africa
Non-fatal
1982-09-29 · Surfing · Believed to involve a 2.8 m [9'3"] white shark
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