Home / Shark Attacks / 1973 Shark Attacks in 1973 In 1973, the Global Shark Attack File logged 27 shark attacks worldwide — in line with the historical annual average. 9 were fatal (33.3%). Australia accounted for the most incidents that year, with 5.
Fatality rate
33.3%
Global avg 21.2%
vs. annual avg
in line with
Hist. avg 27.3/yr
Countries with the most incidents in 1973 Species most often involved in 1973 Counts based on the species field in the Global Shark Attack File. Species identification in incident reports is not always reliable.
Notable incidents in 1973 Xai Xai, Mozambique Non-fatal
1973-12-24 · Spearfishing
Xai Xai, Mozambique Fatal
1973-12-20 · Swimming
Kalama Beach, Kihei, Maui, United States Non-fatal
1973-12-17 · Swimming
Philippines Fatal
1973-12-17 · Swimming
Acapulco Bay, Mexico Fatal
1973-11-30 · Swimming alongside yacht Mexico Fiesta
Swan River, Australia Non-fatal
1973-11-24
Ormond By The Sea, Volusia County, United States Non-fatal
1973-11-23 · Surfing
Gin Arm Creek, Australia Non-fatal
1973-11-02
Mission Rocks, South Africa Fatal
1973-09-28 · Being pulled to shore from wreck of 25-ton fishing vessel Alan S
Memory Rock, 18 miles from NW end of the Island, Bahamas Non-fatal
1973-09-13 · Free diving, Spearfishing · 7' to 8' bull shark
Frequently Asked Questions How many shark attacks were there in 1973? ▾ The Global Shark Attack File records 27 shark attacks worldwide in 1973, with 9 fatalities.
What was the shark attack fatality rate in 1973? ▾ 33.3% of shark attacks recorded in 1973 were fatal.
Which countries had the most shark attacks in 1973? ▾ The countries with the most recorded incidents in 1973 were Australia (5), Mexico (4), United States (4).
Which shark species were most often involved in 1973 attacks? ▾ Based on incident records, the most frequently identified species in 1973 were Blacktip Shark, Tiger Shark, White Shark.
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