1964 Shark Attacks: Global Statistics & Year in Review | Shark Data Lab
Home / Shark Attacks / 1964 Shark Attacks in 1964 In 1964, the Global Shark Attack File logged 66 shark attacks worldwide — 143.5% 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 21.1%
vs. annual avg
143% above
Hist. avg 27.1/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 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.
Kilindini Harbor, Mombasa, Kenya
Fatal
1964-12-05 · Fishing with hand line tied to wrist & was pulled into the water
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