1940 Shark Attacks: Global Statistics & Year in Review | Shark Data Lab
Home / Shark Attacks / 1940 Shark Attacks in 1940 In 1940, the Global Shark Attack File logged 24 shark attacks worldwide — 11.5% below the historical annual average. 9 were fatal (37.5%). Australia accounted for the most incidents that year, with 10.
Fatality rate
37.5%
Global avg 21.1%
vs. annual avg
11% below
Hist. avg 27.1/yr
Countries with the most incidents in 1940 Species most often involved in 1940 Counts based on the species field in the Global Shark Attack File. Species identification in incident reports is not always reliable.
Notable incidents in 1940 Frequently Asked Questions How many shark attacks were there in 1940? ▾ The Global Shark Attack File records 24 shark attacks worldwide in 1940, with 9 fatalities.
What was the shark attack fatality rate in 1940? ▾ 37.5% of shark attacks recorded in 1940 were fatal.
Which countries had the most shark attacks in 1940? ▾ The countries with the most recorded incidents in 1940 were Australia (10), South Africa (7), United States (3).
Which shark species were most often involved in 1940 attacks? ▾ Based on incident records, the most frequently identified species in 1940 were White Shark, Spotted Wobbegong.
Fatal
1940-08-31 · Bathing · 5.5 m [18'] shark
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