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In 1991, the Global Shark Attack File logged 39 shark attacks worldwide — 43.9% above the historical annual average. 6 were fatal (15.4%). United States accounted for the most incidents that year, with 23.
Total recorded
39
Fatal
6
Fatality rate
15.4%
Global avg 21.1%
vs. annual avg
44% above
Hist. avg 27.1/yr
| Country | Recorded incidents |
|---|---|
| United States | 23 |
| Australia | 7 |
| Hong Kong | 3 |
| South Africa | 2 |
| Reunion | 1 |
| Species | Recorded incidents |
|---|---|
| White Shark | 8 |
| Tiger Shark | 5 |
| Lemon Shark | 2 |
| Blacktip Shark | 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.
Shark Data Lab