Home / Shark Attacks / 2014 Shark Attacks in 2014 In 2014, the Global Shark Attack File logged 126 shark attacks worldwide — 361.8% above the historical annual average. 7 were fatal (5.6%). United States accounted for the most incidents that year, with 65.
Fatality rate
5.6%
Global avg 21.2%
vs. annual avg
362% above
Hist. avg 27.3/yr
Countries with the most incidents in 2014 Species most often involved in 2014 Counts based on the species field in the Global Shark Attack File. Species identification in incident reports is not always reliable.
Notable incidents in 2014 Three Stripes near Cheynes Beach, Australia Fatal
2014-12-28 · Spearfishing · White shark, 4 to 5 m
Bherwerre Beach, Australia Non-fatal
2014-12-28 · Surfing · 2 m shark
Durban, South Africa Non-fatal
2014-12-27 · Swimming · Shark involvement not confirmed & highly unlikely
33 nautical miles off Othonoi Island, Greece Non-fatal
2014-12-27 · Shark involvement prior to death still to be determined
Montaña de Oro State Park, San Luis Obispo County, United States Non-fatal
2014-12-27 · Surfing · White shark, 8' to 10'
Paradise Beach, Australia Non-fatal
2014-12-27 · Fishing · 1.5 m shark
Japan Non-fatal
2014-12-22 · Diving / Filming · Goblin shark
Rudder Reef, Australia Fatal
2014-12-14 · Spearfishing · Tiger shark
Off Motril, Spain Non-fatal
2014-12-02 · Fishing for blue sharks
Pyramids Beach, Port Bouvard, Australia Non-fatal
2014-11-28 · Surfing
Frequently Asked Questions How many shark attacks were there in 2014? ▾ The Global Shark Attack File records 126 shark attacks worldwide in 2014, with 7 fatalities.
What was the shark attack fatality rate in 2014? ▾ 5.6% of shark attacks recorded in 2014 were fatal.
Which countries had the most shark attacks in 2014? ▾ The countries with the most recorded incidents in 2014 were United States (65), Australia (29), South Africa (6).
Which shark species were most often involved in 2014 attacks? ▾ Based on incident records, the most frequently identified species in 2014 were White Shark, Bull Shark, Blacktip Shark.
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