1965 Shark Attacks: Global Statistics & Year in Review | Shark Data Lab
Home / Shark Attacks / 1965 Shark Attacks in 1965 In 1965, the Global Shark Attack File logged 51 shark attacks worldwide — 88.2% above the historical annual average. 9 were fatal (17.6%). United States accounted for the most incidents that year, with 14.
Fatality rate
17.6%
Global avg 21.1%
vs. annual avg
88% above
Hist. avg 27.1/yr
Countries with the most incidents in 1965 Species most often involved in 1965 Counts based on the species field in the Global Shark Attack File. Species identification in incident reports is not always reliable.
Notable incidents in 1965 Frequently Asked Questions How many shark attacks were there in 1965? ▾ The Global Shark Attack File records 51 shark attacks worldwide in 1965, with 9 fatalities.
What was the shark attack fatality rate in 1965? ▾ 17.6% of shark attacks recorded in 1965 were fatal.
Which countries had the most shark attacks in 1965? ▾ The countries with the most recorded incidents in 1965 were United States (14), Papua New Guinea (6), Mexico (6).
Which shark species were most often involved in 1965 attacks? ▾ Based on incident records, the most frequently identified species in 1965 were White Shark, Nurse Shark, Grey Reef Shark.
Japanese fishing boat Taihei Maru No.10 Non-fatal
1965-11-20 · Hauling dead shark aboard, when another shark leapt out of the water & bit him
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