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In 1971, the Global Shark Attack File logged 30 shark attacks worldwide — 10.7% above the historical annual average. 8 were fatal (26.7%). Australia accounted for the most incidents that year, with 7.
Total recorded
30
Fatal
8
Fatality rate
26.7%
Global avg 21.1%
vs. annual avg
11% above
Hist. avg 27.1/yr
| Country | Recorded incidents |
|---|---|
| Australia | 7 |
| United States | 6 |
| South Africa | 4 |
| Croatia | 2 |
| Venezuela | 2 |
| Species | Recorded incidents |
|---|---|
| White Shark | 10 |
| Porbeagle | 1 |
| Nurse Shark | 1 |
Counts based on the species field in the Global Shark Attack File. Species identification in incident reports is not always reliable.
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