Shark Attacks in 1909

In 1909, the Global Shark Attack File logged 18 shark attacks worldwide — 33.6% below the historical annual average. 8 were fatal (44.4%). United States accounted for the most incidents that year, with 6.

Total recorded

Fatal

Fatality rate

44.4%

Global avg 21.1%

vs. annual avg

34% below

Hist. avg 27.1/yr

Countries with the most incidents in 1909

Country	Recorded incidents
United States	6
Australia	4
South Africa	2
Italy	1
Indonesia	1

Notable incidents in 1909

20 miles off Sydney, AustraliaFatal
1909-12-14· Fell overboard
Bondi, AustraliaNon-fatal
1909-12-04· Fishing· 7' shark
16 miles north of Fort Pierce Inlet, Indian River County, United StatesNon-fatal
1909-11-25
Lewes, Sussex County, United StatesNon-fatal
1909-09-03· Seine netting· 5' shark
Pensacola Bay, Escambia County, United States

1908 All years →1910

Frequently Asked Questions

How many shark attacks were there in 1909?

The Global Shark Attack File records 18 shark attacks worldwide in 1909, with 8 fatalities.

What was the shark attack fatality rate in 1909?

44.4% of shark attacks recorded in 1909 were fatal.

Which countries had the most shark attacks in 1909?

The countries with the most recorded incidents in 1909 were United States (6), Australia (4), South Africa (2).