Shark Attacks in 1917

In 1917, the Global Shark Attack File logged 12 shark attacks worldwide — 55.7% below the historical annual average. 5 were fatal (41.7%). United States accounted for the most incidents that year, with 5.

Total recorded

Fatal

Fatality rate

41.7%

Global avg 21.1%

vs. annual avg

56% below

Hist. avg 27.1/yr

Countries with the most incidents in 1917

Country	Recorded incidents
United States	5
Australia	1
Mozambique	1
Panama	1
Ireland	1

Species most often involved in 1917

Species	Recorded incidents
12' 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 1917

1916 All years →1918

Frequently Asked Questions

How many shark attacks were there in 1917?

The Global Shark Attack File records 12 shark attacks worldwide in 1917, with 5 fatalities.

What was the shark attack fatality rate in 1917?

41.7% of shark attacks recorded in 1917 were fatal.

Which countries had the most shark attacks in 1917?

The countries with the most recorded incidents in 1917 were United States (5), Australia (1), Mozambique (1).

Which shark species were most often involved in 1917 attacks?

Based on incident records, the most frequently identified species in 1917 were 12' shark.