Shark Attacks in 1905

In 1905, the Global Shark Attack File logged 18 shark attacks worldwide — 33.5% below the historical annual average. 6 were fatal (33.3%). Australia accounted for the most incidents that year, with 6.

Total recorded

Fatal

Fatality rate

33.3%

Global avg 21.1%

vs. annual avg

34% below

Hist. avg 27.1/yr

Countries with the most incidents in 1905

Country	Recorded incidents
Australia	6
United States	6
South Africa	2
Egypt	1
Philippines	1

Species most often involved in 1905

Species	Recorded incidents
Questionable	2
2.4 m [8'] shark	1
Shark involvement not confirmed	1
Tiger shark	1
Shark involvement prior to death was not confirmed	1

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

Notable incidents in 1905

1904 All years →1906

Frequently Asked Questions

How many shark attacks were there in 1905?

The Global Shark Attack File records 18 shark attacks worldwide in 1905, with 6 fatalities.

What was the shark attack fatality rate in 1905?

33.3% of shark attacks recorded in 1905 were fatal.

Which countries had the most shark attacks in 1905?

The countries with the most recorded incidents in 1905 were Australia (6), United States (6), South Africa (2).

Which shark species were most often involved in 1905 attacks?

Based on incident records, the most frequently identified species in 1905 were Questionable, 2.4 m [8'] shark, Shark involvement not confirmed.