1934 Shark Attacks: Global Statistics & Year in Review | Shark Data Lab
Home / Shark Attacks / 1934 Shark Attacks in 1934 In 1934, the Global Shark Attack File logged 28 shark attacks worldwide — in line with the historical annual average. 11 were fatal (39.3%). Australia accounted for the most incidents that year, with 16.
Fatality rate
39.3%
Global avg 21.1%
vs. annual avg
in line with
Hist. avg 27.1/yr
Countries with the most incidents in 1934 Species most often involved in 1934 Counts based on the species field in the Global Shark Attack File. Species identification in incident reports is not always reliable.
Notable incidents in 1934 Frequently Asked Questions How many shark attacks were there in 1934? ▾ The Global Shark Attack File records 28 shark attacks worldwide in 1934, with 11 fatalities.
What was the shark attack fatality rate in 1934? ▾ 39.3% of shark attacks recorded in 1934 were fatal.
Which countries had the most shark attacks in 1934? ▾ The countries with the most recorded incidents in 1934 were Australia (16), South Africa (2), Bermuda (2).
Which shark species were most often involved in 1934 attacks? ▾ Based on incident records, the most frequently identified species in 1934 were White Shark, Blue Shark, Tiger Shark.
Warrior Reefs, Australia
Fatal
1934-10-22 · Freediving for trochus shell (submerged)
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