1963 Shark Attacks: Global Statistics & Year in Review | Shark Data Lab
Home / Shark Attacks / 1963 Shark Attacks in 1963 In 1963, the Global Shark Attack File logged 61 shark attacks worldwide — 125.1% above the historical annual average. 14 were fatal (23.0%). South Africa accounted for the most incidents that year, with 11.
Fatality rate
23.0%
Global avg 21.1%
vs. annual avg
125% above
Hist. avg 27.1/yr
Countries with the most incidents in 1963 Species most often involved in 1963 Counts based on the species field in the Global Shark Attack File. Species identification in incident reports is not always reliable.
Notable incidents in 1963 Frequently Asked Questions How many shark attacks were there in 1963? ▾ The Global Shark Attack File records 61 shark attacks worldwide in 1963, with 14 fatalities.
What was the shark attack fatality rate in 1963? ▾ 23.0% of shark attacks recorded in 1963 were fatal.
Which countries had the most shark attacks in 1963? ▾ The countries with the most recorded incidents in 1963 were South Africa (11), Australia (11), United States (11).
Which shark species were most often involved in 1963 attacks? ▾ Based on incident records, the most frequently identified species in 1963 were White Shark, Bull Shark, Tiger Shark.
Next to West Street groyne, Durban, South Africa Non-fatal
1963-12-21 · Helping friend land hooked shark · Dusky shark, 1 m
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