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Shark Attacks in 1982

In 1982, the Global Shark Attack File logged 42 shark attacks worldwide — 53.9% above the historical annual average. 6 were fatal (14.3%). United States accounted for the most incidents that year, with 23.

Total recorded

42

Fatal

6

Fatality rate

14.3%

Global avg 21.2%

vs. annual avg

54% above

Hist. avg 27.3/yr

Countries with the most incidents in 1982

CountryRecorded incidents
United States23
South Africa8
Australia3
Tunisia2
Italy2

Species most often involved in 1982

SpeciesRecorded incidents
White Shark10
Lemon Shark1
Bronze Whaler1
Spinner Shark1

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

1981All years →1983

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.