Shark Attacks in 1914

In 1914, the Global Shark Attack File logged 18 shark attacks worldwide — 33.6% below the historical annual average. 6 were fatal (33.3%). Australia accounted for the most incidents that year, with 5.

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 1914

Country	Recorded incidents
Australia	5
United States	5
Croatia	2
Samoa	1
Jamaica	1

Species most often involved in 1914

Species	Recorded incidents
A	1
1.5 m [5'] shark	1
6 m shark	1
3' shark	1
Shark involvement prior to death unconfirmed	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 1914

1913 All years →1915

Frequently Asked Questions

How many shark attacks were there in 1914?

The Global Shark Attack File records 18 shark attacks worldwide in 1914, with 6 fatalities.

What was the shark attack fatality rate in 1914?

33.3% of shark attacks recorded in 1914 were fatal.

Which countries had the most shark attacks in 1914?

The countries with the most recorded incidents in 1914 were Australia (5), United States (5), Croatia (2).

Which shark species were most often involved in 1914 attacks?

Based on incident records, the most frequently identified species in 1914 were A, 1.5 m [5'] shark, 6 m shark.