Shark Attacks in 1906

In 1906, the Global Shark Attack File logged 21 shark attacks worldwide — 22.5% below the historical annual average. 11 were fatal (52.4%). United States accounted for the most incidents that year, with 7.

Total recorded

Fatal

Fatality rate

52.4%

Global avg 21.1%

vs. annual avg

22% below

Hist. avg 27.1/yr

Countries with the most incidents in 1906

Country	Recorded incidents
United States	7
Australia	5
Indonesia	4
Jamaica	1
Yemen	1

Species most often involved in 1906

Species	Recorded incidents
Questionable	3
Shortfin mako shark	1
Remains recovered	1
Fishermen recovered partial remains from shark a week later	1
13' shark	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 1906

1905 All 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 Questionable, Shortfin mako shark, Remains recovered.