Shark Attacks in 1913

In 1913, the Global Shark Attack File logged 18 shark attacks worldwide — 33.6% below the historical annual average. 6 were fatal (33.3%). United States accounted for the most incidents that year, with 6.

Total recorded

Fatal

Fatality rate

33.3%

Global avg 21.1%

vs. annual avg

34% below

Hist. avg 27.1/yr

Countries with the most incidents in 1913

Country	Recorded incidents
United States	6
Australia	4
Reunion	2
Cuba	1
Nigeria	1

Species most often involved in 1913

Species	Recorded incidents
Shark involvement prior to death unconfirmed	3
Tiger shark	1
13' shark	1
Said to involve a	1
2 m 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 1913

1912 All years →1914

Frequently Asked Questions

How many shark attacks were there in 1913?

The Global Shark Attack File records 18 shark attacks worldwide in 1913, with 6 fatalities.

What was the shark attack fatality rate in 1913?

33.3% of shark attacks recorded in 1913 were fatal.

Which countries had the most shark attacks in 1913?

The countries with the most recorded incidents in 1913 were United States (6), Australia (4), Reunion (2).

Which shark species were most often involved in 1913 attacks?

Based on incident records, the most frequently identified species in 1913 were Shark involvement prior to death unconfirmed, Tiger shark, 13' shark.