1984 Shark Attacks: Global Statistics & Year in Review | Shark Data Lab
Home / Shark Attacks / 1984 Shark Attacks in 1984 In 1984, the Global Shark Attack File logged 41 shark attacks worldwide — 51.3% above the historical annual average. 5 were fatal (12.2%). United States accounted for the most incidents that year, with 21.
Fatality rate
12.2%
Global avg 21.1%
vs. annual avg
51% above
Hist. avg 27.1/yr
Countries with the most incidents in 1984 Species most often involved in 1984 Counts based on the species field in the Global Shark Attack File. Species identification in incident reports is not always reliable.
Notable incidents in 1984 Frequently Asked Questions How many shark attacks were there in 1984? ▾ The Global Shark Attack File records 41 shark attacks worldwide in 1984, with 5 fatalities.
What was the shark attack fatality rate in 1984? ▾ 12.2% of shark attacks recorded in 1984 were fatal.
Which countries had the most shark attacks in 1984? ▾ The countries with the most recorded incidents in 1984 were United States (21), South Africa (12), Australia (3).
Which shark species were most often involved in 1984 attacks? ▾ Based on incident records, the most frequently identified species in 1984 were White Shark, Dusky Shark, Blacktip Shark.
Fowey Rock, Key Biscayne, United States Non-fatal
1984-11-03 · Spearfishing · "a small shark"
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