Shark Attacks in 1909

In 1909, the Global Shark Attack File logged 18 shark attacks worldwide — 33.5% below the historical annual average. 8 were fatal (44.4%). United States accounted for the most incidents that year, with 6.

Total recorded

Fatal

Fatality rate

44.4%

Global avg 21.1%

vs. annual avg

34% below

Hist. avg 27.1/yr

Countries with the most incidents in 1909

Country	Recorded incidents
United States	6
Australia	4
South Africa	2
Indonesia	1
Mexico	1

Species most often involved in 1909

Species	Recorded incidents
Questionable	2
7' shark	1
5' shark	1
18-foot 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 1909

1908 All years →1910

Frequently Asked Questions

How many shark attacks were there in 1909?

The Global Shark Attack File records 18 shark attacks worldwide in 1909, with 8 fatalities.

What was the shark attack fatality rate in 1909?

44.4% of shark attacks recorded in 1909 were fatal.

Which countries had the most shark attacks in 1909?

The countries with the most recorded incidents in 1909 were United States (6), Australia (4), South Africa (2).

Which shark species were most often involved in 1909 attacks?

Based on incident records, the most frequently identified species in 1909 were Questionable, 7' shark, 5' shark.