1943 Shark Attacks: Global Statistics & Year in Review | Shark Data Lab
Home / Shark Attacks / 1943 Shark Attacks in 1943 In 1943, the Global Shark Attack File logged 28 shark attacks worldwide — in line with the historical annual average. 13 were fatal (46.4%). United States accounted for the most incidents that year, with 7.
Fatality rate
46.4%
Global avg 21.1%
vs. annual avg
in line with
Hist. avg 27.1/yr
Countries with the most incidents in 1943 Species most often involved in 1943 Counts based on the species field in the Global Shark Attack File. Species identification in incident reports is not always reliable.
Notable incidents in 1943 Frequently Asked Questions How many shark attacks were there in 1943? ▾ The Global Shark Attack File records 28 shark attacks worldwide in 1943, with 13 fatalities.
What was the shark attack fatality rate in 1943? ▾ 46.4% of shark attacks recorded in 1943 were fatal.
Which countries had the most shark attacks in 1943? ▾ The countries with the most recorded incidents in 1943 were United States (7), South Africa (3), Australia (2).
Which shark species were most often involved in 1943 attacks? ▾ Based on incident records, the most frequently identified species in 1943 were White Shark, Blue Shark.
Non-fatal
1943-10-25 · Shark involvement prior to death unconfirmed
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