Home / Shark Attacks / 1964 Shark Attacks in 1964 In 1964, the Global Shark Attack File logged 66 shark attacks worldwide — 141.9% above the historical annual average. 16 were fatal (24.2%). United States accounted for the most incidents that year, with 14.
Fatality rate
24.2%
Global avg 21.2%
vs. annual avg
142% above
Hist. avg 27.3/yr
Countries with the most incidents in 1964 Species most often involved in 1964 Counts based on the species field in the Global Shark Attack File. Species identification in incident reports is not always reliable.
Notable incidents in 1964 Port Alfred, South Africa Non-fatal
1964-12-24 · Swimming · Raggedtooth shark
Port Jervis, Australia Non-fatal
1964-12-09 · Fishing · 4.6 m [15'] shark
Buka Island, Papua New Guinea Non-fatal
1964-12-09
Off Sing Village, Buka Island, Papua New Guinea Non-fatal
1964-12-08 · Canoe swamped, swimming back to canoe · 2.1 m [7'] shark
Kilindini Harbor, Mombasa, Kenya Fatal
1964-12-05 · Fishing with hand line tied to wrist & was pulled into the water
Lady Julia Percy Island, Australia Non-fatal
1964-11-28 · Free diving with seals · White shark, 2.4 m [8']
Fingal Beach, near Tweed Heads, Australia Fatal
1964-11-17 · Swimming out to rescue swimmers in difficulty
North Solitary Island, 8 miles from Wolli, Australia Non-fatal
1964-11-12 · Filming underwater, carrying powerhead · White shark, 2.7 m [9'1"], 750-lb
United States Non-fatal
1964-11-04 · Longline fishing · Mako shark
Umkomaas, South Africa Non-fatal
1964-10-30 · Surf fishing
Frequently Asked Questions How many shark attacks were there in 1964? ▾ The Global Shark Attack File records 66 shark attacks worldwide in 1964, with 16 fatalities.
What was the shark attack fatality rate in 1964? ▾ 24.2% of shark attacks recorded in 1964 were fatal.
Which countries had the most shark attacks in 1964? ▾ The countries with the most recorded incidents in 1964 were United States (14), South Africa (10), Australia (9).
Which shark species were most often involved in 1964 attacks? ▾ Based on incident records, the most frequently identified species in 1964 were White Shark, Tiger Shark, Nurse Shark.
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