1975 Shark Attacks: Global Statistics & Year in Review | Shark Data Lab
Home / Shark Attacks / 1975 Shark Attacks in 1975 In 1975, the Global Shark Attack File logged 49 shark attacks worldwide — 80.8% above the historical annual average. 6 were fatal (12.2%). United States accounted for the most incidents that year, with 20.
Fatality rate
12.2%
Global avg 21.1%
vs. annual avg
81% above
Hist. avg 27.1/yr
Countries with the most incidents in 1975 Species most often involved in 1975 Counts based on the species field in the Global Shark Attack File. Species identification in incident reports is not always reliable.
Notable incidents in 1975 Frequently Asked Questions How many shark attacks were there in 1975? ▾ The Global Shark Attack File records 49 shark attacks worldwide in 1975, with 6 fatalities.
What was the shark attack fatality rate in 1975? ▾ 12.2% of shark attacks recorded in 1975 were fatal.
Which countries had the most shark attacks in 1975? ▾ The countries with the most recorded incidents in 1975 were United States (20), Australia (14), South Africa (10).
Which shark species were most often involved in 1975 attacks? ▾ Based on incident records, the most frequently identified species in 1975 were White Shark, Bronze Whaler, Dusky Shark.
South Beach, Durban, South Africa Non-fatal
1975-11-18 · Standing · Juvenile dusky shark
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