Shark Attacks in 1925

In 1925, the Global Shark Attack File logged 14 shark attacks worldwide — 48.3% below the historical annual average. 3 were fatal (21.4%). United States accounted for the most incidents that year, with 5.

Total recorded

Fatal

Fatality rate

21.4%

Global avg 21.1%

vs. annual avg

48% below

Hist. avg 27.1/yr

Countries with the most incidents in 1925

Country	Recorded incidents
United States	5
Australia	4
Spain	1
England	1
Papua New Guinea	1

Species most often involved in 1925

Species	Recorded incidents
Tiger shark	1
Shark involvement prior to death unconfirmed	1
Said to be a “small shark”	1
2.1 m [7'] 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 1925

1924 All years →1926

Frequently Asked Questions

How many shark attacks were there in 1925?

The Global Shark Attack File records 14 shark attacks worldwide in 1925, with 3 fatalities.

What was the shark attack fatality rate in 1925?

21.4% of shark attacks recorded in 1925 were fatal.

Which countries had the most shark attacks in 1925?

The countries with the most recorded incidents in 1925 were United States (5), Australia (4), Spain (1).

Which shark species were most often involved in 1925 attacks?

Based on incident records, the most frequently identified species in 1925 were Tiger shark, Shark involvement prior to death unconfirmed, Said to be a “small shark”.