Home / Shark Attacks / 1930 Shark Attacks in 1930 In 1930, the Global Shark Attack File logged 26 shark attacks worldwide — in line with the historical annual average. 8 were fatal (30.8%). Australia accounted for the most incidents that year, with 10.
Fatality rate
30.8%
Global avg 21.2%
vs. annual avg
in line with
Hist. avg 27.3/yr
Countries with the most incidents in 1930 Species most often involved in 1930 Counts based on the species field in the Global Shark Attack File. Species identification in incident reports is not always reliable.
Notable incidents in 1930 Homebush Bay, Parramatta River, Sydney, Australia Non-fatal
1930-12-25 · Swimming
Sailor Bay, Middle Harbour, Sydney, Australia Fatal
1930-12-13 · Fell overboard
Rosebud, Australia Non-fatal
1930-12-02 · Fishing · 7 shark's teeth found embedded in the woodwork of the boat
Parramata River, Australia Fatal
1930-12-01
St. Helena Island, Moreton Bay, Australia Non-fatal
1930-11-30 · Thrown into water from fishing dinghy
Honduras Fatal
1930-09-25 · Swimming
Geraldton, Australia Non-fatal
1930-08-30 · Fishing
El Escabonal, Tenerife, Spain Non-fatal
1930-08-15 · Swimming
Palm Beach Inlet, Palm Beach County, United States Non-fatal
1930-08-05 · Swimming
LaPlaya Beach / Vedado, Havana, Cuba Non-fatal
1930-07-18 · Swimming
Frequently Asked Questions How many shark attacks were there in 1930? ▾ The Global Shark Attack File records 26 shark attacks worldwide in 1930, with 8 fatalities.
What was the shark attack fatality rate in 1930? ▾ 30.8% of shark attacks recorded in 1930 were fatal.
Which countries had the most shark attacks in 1930? ▾ The countries with the most recorded incidents in 1930 were Australia (10), United States (4), South Africa (3).
Which shark species were most often involved in 1930 attacks? ▾ Based on incident records, the most frequently identified species in 1930 were White Shark, Tiger Shark.
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