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Shark Attacks in 1926

In 1926, the Global Shark Attack File logged 21 shark attacks worldwide — 23.0% below the historical annual average. 9 were fatal (42.9%). United States accounted for the most incidents that year, with 5.

Total recorded

21

Fatal

9

Fatality rate

42.9%

Global avg 21.2%

vs. annual avg

23% below

Hist. avg 27.3/yr

Countries with the most incidents in 1926

CountryRecorded incidents
United States5
Australia5
South Africa2
Papua New Guinea2
Bermuda1

Species most often involved in 1926

SpeciesRecorded incidents
White Shark3
Blue Shark1
Broadnose Sevengill Shark1
Nurse Shark1

Counts based on the species field in the Global Shark Attack File. Species identification in incident reports is not always reliable.

Notable incidents in 1926

1925All years →1927

Frequently Asked Questions

How many shark attacks were there in 1926?
The Global Shark Attack File records 21 shark attacks worldwide in 1926, with 9 fatalities.
What was the shark attack fatality rate in 1926?
42.9% of shark attacks recorded in 1926 were fatal.
Which countries had the most shark attacks in 1926?
The countries with the most recorded incidents in 1926 were United States (5), Australia (5), South Africa (2).
Which shark species were most often involved in 1926 attacks?
Based on incident records, the most frequently identified species in 1926 were White Shark, Blue Shark, Broadnose Sevengill Shark.