1901 Shark Attacks: Global Statistics & Year in Review | Shark Data Lab
Home / Shark Attacks / 1901 Shark Attacks in 1901 In 1901, the Global Shark Attack File logged 9 shark attacks worldwide — 66.8% below the historical annual average. 3 were fatal (33.3%). Philippines accounted for the most incidents that year, with 2.
Fatality rate
33.3%
Global avg 21.1%
vs. annual avg
67% below
Hist. avg 27.1/yr
Countries with the most incidents in 1901 Species most often involved in 1901 Counts based on the species field in the Global Shark Attack File. Species identification in incident reports is not always reliable.
Notable incidents in 1901 Frequently Asked Questions How many shark attacks were there in 1901? ▾ The Global Shark Attack File records 9 shark attacks worldwide in 1901, with 3 fatalities.
What was the shark attack fatality rate in 1901? ▾ 33.3% of shark attacks recorded in 1901 were fatal.
Which countries had the most shark attacks in 1901? ▾ The countries with the most recorded incidents in 1901 were Philippines (2), Australia (2), South Africa (1).
Which shark species were most often involved in 1901 attacks? ▾ Based on incident records, the most frequently identified species in 1901 were White Shark.
Non-fatal
1901-07-16 · Swimming · Questionable
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