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In 1993, the Global Shark Attack File logged 56 shark attacks worldwide — 106.6% above the historical annual average. 16 were fatal (28.6%). United States accounted for the most incidents that year, with 22.
Total recorded
56
Fatal
16
Fatality rate
28.6%
Global avg 21.1%
vs. annual avg
107% above
Hist. avg 27.1/yr
| Country | Recorded incidents |
|---|---|
| United States | 22 |
| Australia | 7 |
| Somalia | 4 |
| Tonga | 3 |
| Brazil | 3 |
| Species | Recorded incidents |
|---|---|
| White Shark | 15 |
| Tiger Shark | 5 |
| Bull Shark | 2 |
| Blacktip Shark | 1 |
| Bronze Whaler | 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