Shark Attacks in 1911

In 1911, the Global Shark Attack File logged 16 shark attacks worldwide — 40.9% below the historical annual average. 8 were fatal (50.0%). United States accounted for the most incidents that year, with 8.

Total recorded

Fatal

Fatality rate

50.0%

Global avg 21.1%

vs. annual avg

41% below

Hist. avg 27.1/yr

Countries with the most incidents in 1911

Country	Recorded incidents
United States	8
Australia	3
South Africa	2
New Zealand	2
Spain	1

Species most often involved in 1911

Species	Recorded incidents
Shark involvement prior to death unconfirmed	1
5' 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 1911

1910 All years →1912

Frequently Asked Questions

How many shark attacks were there in 1911?

The Global Shark Attack File records 16 shark attacks worldwide in 1911, with 8 fatalities.

What was the shark attack fatality rate in 1911?

50.0% of shark attacks recorded in 1911 were fatal.

Which countries had the most shark attacks in 1911?

The countries with the most recorded incidents in 1911 were United States (8), Australia (3), South Africa (2).

Which shark species were most often involved in 1911 attacks?

Based on incident records, the most frequently identified species in 1911 were Shark involvement prior to death unconfirmed, 5' shark.