Shark Attacks in 2005

In 2005, the Global Shark Attack File logged 103 shark attacks worldwide — 280.0% above the historical annual average. 7 were fatal (6.8%). United States accounted for the most incidents that year, with 52.

Total recorded

103

Fatal

Fatality rate

6.8%

Global avg 21.1%

vs. annual avg

280% above

Hist. avg 27.1/yr

Countries with the most incidents in 2005

Country	Recorded incidents
United States	52
Australia	21
South Africa	9
New Zealand	2
New Caledonia	2

Species most often involved in 2005

Species	Recorded incidents
White Shark	17
Tiger Shark	7
Bull Shark	4
Bronze Whaler	4
Blacktip Shark	3

Counts based on the species field in the Global Shark Attack File. Species identification in incident reports is not always reliable.

Notable incidents in 2005

2004 All years →2006

Frequently Asked Questions

How many shark attacks were there in 2005?

The Global Shark Attack File records 103 shark attacks worldwide in 2005, with 7 fatalities.

What was the shark attack fatality rate in 2005?

6.8% of shark attacks recorded in 2005 were fatal.

Which countries had the most shark attacks in 2005?

The countries with the most recorded incidents in 2005 were United States (52), Australia (21), South Africa (9).

Which shark species were most often involved in 2005 attacks?

Based on incident records, the most frequently identified species in 2005 were White Shark, Tiger Shark, Bull Shark.