Shark Attacks in 1907

In 1907, the Global Shark Attack File logged 22 shark attacks worldwide — 18.8% below the historical annual average. 11 were fatal (50.0%). United States accounted for the most incidents that year, with 5.

Total recorded

Fatal

Fatality rate

50.0%

Global avg 21.1%

vs. annual avg

19% below

Hist. avg 27.1/yr

Countries with the most incidents in 1907

Country	Recorded incidents
United States	5
Australia	5
Croatia	4
Malta	1
Philippines	1

Species most often involved in 1907

Species	Recorded incidents
Questionable	2
White shark	1
Bull shark	1
Shark involvement probable	1
Invalid	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 1907

1906 All years →1908

Frequently Asked Questions

How many shark attacks were there in 1907?

The Global Shark Attack File records 22 shark attacks worldwide in 1907, with 11 fatalities.

What was the shark attack fatality rate in 1907?

50.0% of shark attacks recorded in 1907 were fatal.

Which countries had the most shark attacks in 1907?

The countries with the most recorded incidents in 1907 were United States (5), Australia (5), Croatia (4).

Which shark species were most often involved in 1907 attacks?

Based on incident records, the most frequently identified species in 1907 were Questionable, White shark, Bull shark.