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 21.2%
vs. annual avg
in line with
Hist. avg 27.3/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 St. George’s River at Moorebank, near Milperra Bridge, Australia Fatal
1934-12-31 · Swimming (lead swimmer in race)
George’s River at Kentucky, Australia Non-fatal
1934-12-31 · Splashing · Tiger shark, 1.5 m [5']
Woy Woy on the Brisbane Waters, Australia Fatal
1934-12-23 · Taken as he dived into the water
Woy Woy on the Brisbane Waters, Australia Non-fatal
1934-10-23 · Swimming & splashing
Warrior Reefs, Australia Fatal
1934-10-22 · Freediving for trochus shell (submerged)
Redcliff, Cobourg Peninsula, Australia Fatal
1934-10-09 · Bathing
Hamilton Parish, Bermuda Non-fatal
1934-10-08 · Fishing
Nine miles off Frasconi Flats, Bermuda Non-fatal
1934-09-07 · Fishing · 1.5 m [5'] shark
Catania, Italy Non-fatal
1934-08-26 · Fishing on a boat · White shark, 4 m [13']
Kralievica Non-fatal
1934-08-25 · Swimming · Invalid
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.
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