Shark Attacks in 1910

In 1910, the Global Shark Attack File logged 14 shark attacks worldwide — 48.3% below the historical annual average. 4 were fatal (28.6%). Australia accounted for the most incidents that year, with 4.

Total recorded

Fatal

Fatality rate

28.6%

Global avg 21.1%

vs. annual avg

48% below

Hist. avg 27.1/yr

Countries with the most incidents in 1910

Country	Recorded incidents
Australia	4
United States	3
Croatia	1
Mexico	1
Mozambique	1

Species most often involved in 1910

Species	Recorded incidents
Shark involvement prior to death unconfirmed	2
Questionable	1
Angel shark	1
Said to involve	1
6' 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 1910

1909 All years →1911

Frequently Asked Questions

How many shark attacks were there in 1910?

The Global Shark Attack File records 14 shark attacks worldwide in 1910, with 4 fatalities.

What was the shark attack fatality rate in 1910?

28.6% of shark attacks recorded in 1910 were fatal.

Which countries had the most shark attacks in 1910?

The countries with the most recorded incidents in 1910 were Australia (4), United States (3), Croatia (1).

Which shark species were most often involved in 1910 attacks?

Based on incident records, the most frequently identified species in 1910 were Shark involvement prior to death unconfirmed, Questionable, Angel shark.