Home / Shark Attacks / 1921 Shark Attacks in 1921 In 1921, the Global Shark Attack File logged 12 shark attacks worldwide — 56.0% below the historical annual average. 6 were fatal (50.0%). Australia accounted for the most incidents that year, with 6.
Fatality rate
50.0%
Global avg 21.2%
vs. annual avg
56% below
Hist. avg 27.3/yr
Countries with the most incidents in 1921 Species most often involved in 1921 Counts based on the species field in the Global Shark Attack File. Species identification in incident reports is not always reliable.
Notable incidents in 1921 Australia Non-fatal
1929-08-28
Fitzroy River at Rockhampton, Australia Non-fatal
1921-12-11 · Swimming
Gay’s Corner, Bulimba Reach of Brisbane River, Australia Fatal
1921-11-27 · Fell from his father's back into the water
Gay’s Corner, Bulimba Reach of Brisbane River, Australia Non-fatal
1921-11-27 · Wading to dinghy, carrying his son
Rewa River, Fiji Fatal
1921-11-15 · Swimming
Off Hinchinbrook Island, Australia Non-fatal
1921-10-11 · Diving for beche-de-mer
Barrier Reef, Australia Fatal
1921-10-03 · Diving for beche-de-mer
Weymouth, England Non-fatal
1921-08-31 · Fishing · Blue shark, 4'
Fort Frank, Manila Bay, Philippines Fatal
1921-08-27 · Swimming
Marine Dock, Haiti Fatal
1921-08-21 · Dived into a school of baitfish · Comrades saw shark's tail appear about 5' away
Frequently Asked Questions How many shark attacks were there in 1921? ▾ The Global Shark Attack File records 12 shark attacks worldwide in 1921, with 6 fatalities.
What was the shark attack fatality rate in 1921? ▾ 50.0% of shark attacks recorded in 1921 were fatal.
Which countries had the most shark attacks in 1921? ▾ The countries with the most recorded incidents in 1921 were Australia (6), Philippines (2), England (1).
Which shark species were most often involved in 1921 attacks? ▾ Based on incident records, the most frequently identified species in 1921 were Blue Shark.
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