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Shark Attacks in 1906

In 1906, the Global Shark Attack File logged 21 shark attacks worldwide — 23.0% below the historical annual average. 11 were fatal (52.4%). United States accounted for the most incidents that year, with 7.

Total recorded

21

Fatal

11

Fatality rate

52.4%

Global avg 21.2%

vs. annual avg

23% below

Hist. avg 27.3/yr

Countries with the most incidents in 1906

CountryRecorded incidents
United States7
Australia5
Indonesia4
Mozambique1
New Zealand1

Species most often involved in 1906

SpeciesRecorded incidents
Shortfin Mako1

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

Notable incidents in 1906

1905All years →1907

Frequently Asked Questions

How many shark attacks were there in 1906?
The Global Shark Attack File records 21 shark attacks worldwide in 1906, with 11 fatalities.
What was the shark attack fatality rate in 1906?
52.4% of shark attacks recorded in 1906 were fatal.
Which countries had the most shark attacks in 1906?
The countries with the most recorded incidents in 1906 were United States (7), Australia (5), Indonesia (4).
Which shark species were most often involved in 1906 attacks?
Based on incident records, the most frequently identified species in 1906 were Shortfin Mako.