1931 Shark Attacks: Global Statistics & Year in Review | Shark Data Lab
Home / Shark Attacks / 1931 Shark Attacks in 1931 In 1931, the Global Shark Attack File logged 29 shark attacks worldwide — 7.0% above the historical annual average. 8 were fatal (27.6%). United States accounted for the most incidents that year, with 11.
Fatality rate
27.6%
Global avg 21.1%
vs. annual avg
7% above
Hist. avg 27.1/yr
Countries with the most incidents in 1931 Species most often involved in 1931 Counts based on the species field in the Global Shark Attack File. Species identification in incident reports is not always reliable.
Notable incidents in 1931 Barrier Reef near Innisfail, Australia Non-fatal
1931-11-26 · Diving for trochus from lugger · 4 m [13'] shark
East Beach, Kingston, Jamaica Fatal
1931-09-26 · Diving off wharf
Municipal Beach, West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, United States Non-fatal
1931-09-20 · Swimming
Municipal Beach, West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, United States Non-fatal
1931-09-20 · Swimming · Hammerhead shark, 2.4 m [8'], according to lifeguard Sam Barrows
Frequently Asked Questions How many shark attacks were there in 1931? ▾ The Global Shark Attack File records 29 shark attacks worldwide in 1931, with 8 fatalities.
What was the shark attack fatality rate in 1931? ▾ 27.6% of shark attacks recorded in 1931 were fatal.
Which countries had the most shark attacks in 1931? ▾ The countries with the most recorded incidents in 1931 were United States (11), Australia (9), Cuba (3).
Which shark species were most often involved in 1931 attacks? ▾ Based on incident records, the most frequently identified species in 1931 were Tiger Shark.
Kahala, O'ahu, United States Non-fatal
1931-09-01 · Fishing · Shark involvement prior to death unconfirmed
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