1950 Shark Attacks: Global Statistics & Year in Review | Shark Data Lab
Home / Shark Attacks / 1950 Shark Attacks in 1950 In 1950, the Global Shark Attack File logged 43 shark attacks worldwide — 58.6% above the historical annual average. 10 were fatal (23.3%). Australia accounted for the most incidents that year, with 13.
Fatality rate
23.3%
Global avg 21.1%
vs. annual avg
59% above
Hist. avg 27.1/yr
Countries with the most incidents in 1950 Species most often involved in 1950 Counts based on the species field in the Global Shark Attack File. Species identification in incident reports is not always reliable.
Notable incidents in 1950 Frequently Asked Questions How many shark attacks were there in 1950? ▾ The Global Shark Attack File records 43 shark attacks worldwide in 1950, with 10 fatalities.
What was the shark attack fatality rate in 1950? ▾ 23.3% of shark attacks recorded in 1950 were fatal.
Which countries had the most shark attacks in 1950? ▾ The countries with the most recorded incidents in 1950 were Australia (13), United States (9), South Africa (5).
Which shark species were most often involved in 1950 attacks? ▾ Based on incident records, the most frequently identified species in 1950 were White Shark, Lemon Shark, Tiger Shark.
Burleigh Heads, Brisbane, Australia
Non-fatal
1950-11-24 · Body surfing · White shark, 3m, seen in area and hooked 3 days later
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