Shark Attacks in 1916

In 1916, the Global Shark Attack File logged 25 shark attacks worldwide — 7.8% below the historical annual average. 12 were fatal (48.0%). United States accounted for the most incidents that year, with 12.

Total recorded

Fatal

Fatality rate

48.0%

Global avg 21.1%

vs. annual avg

8% below

Hist. avg 27.1/yr

Countries with the most incidents in 1916

Country	Recorded incidents
United States	12
Australia	8
Panama	1
Bahamas	1
Spain	1

Species most often involved in 1916

Species	Recorded incidents
Thought to involve a	2
Said to involve a	1
3 m [10'] 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 1916

1915 All years →1917

Frequently Asked Questions

How many shark attacks were there in 1916?

The Global Shark Attack File records 25 shark attacks worldwide in 1916, with 12 fatalities.

What was the shark attack fatality rate in 1916?

48.0% of shark attacks recorded in 1916 were fatal.

Which countries had the most shark attacks in 1916?

The countries with the most recorded incidents in 1916 were United States (12), Australia (8), Panama (1).

Which shark species were most often involved in 1916 attacks?

Based on incident records, the most frequently identified species in 1916 were Thought to involve a, Said to involve a, 3 m [10'] shark.