Shark Attacks in 1923

In 1923, the Global Shark Attack File logged 21 shark attacks worldwide — 22.5% below the historical annual average. 6 were fatal (28.6%). Australia accounted for the most incidents that year, with 14.

Total recorded

Fatal

Fatality rate

28.6%

Global avg 21.1%

vs. annual avg

23% below

Hist. avg 27.1/yr

Countries with the most incidents in 1923

Country	Recorded incidents
Australia	14
United States	3
Guyana	1
Mexico	1
Cuba	1

Species most often involved in 1923

Species	Recorded incidents
Shark involvement suspected but not confirmed	1
Shark involvement prior to death unconfirmed	1
"a very large shark"	1
Shark involvement prior to death was not confirmed	1
Atkins' remains were recovered from a dusky shark, C. obscurus, by Capt. W. F. Young, shark fisherman	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 1923

1922 All years →1924

Frequently Asked Questions

How many shark attacks were there in 1923?

The Global Shark Attack File records 21 shark attacks worldwide in 1923, with 6 fatalities.

What was the shark attack fatality rate in 1923?

28.6% of shark attacks recorded in 1923 were fatal.

Which countries had the most shark attacks in 1923?

The countries with the most recorded incidents in 1923 were Australia (14), United States (3), Guyana (1).

Which shark species were most often involved in 1923 attacks?

Based on incident records, the most frequently identified species in 1923 were Shark involvement suspected but not confirmed, Shark involvement prior to death unconfirmed, "a very large shark".