Shark Attacks in 1926

In 1926, the Global Shark Attack File logged 21 shark attacks worldwide — 22.5% below the historical annual average. 9 were fatal (42.9%). Australia accounted for the most incidents that year, with 5.

Total recorded

Fatal

Fatality rate

42.9%

Global avg 21.1%

vs. annual avg

23% below

Hist. avg 27.1/yr

Countries with the most incidents in 1926

Country	Recorded incidents
Australia	5
United States	5
Papua New Guinea	2
South Africa	2
Bermuda	1

Species most often involved in 1926

Species	Recorded incidents
White shark	2
Grey nurse shark	1
Said to involve	1
"whiptail shark" (thresher shark?)	1
1.5 m [5'] white shark or sevengill 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 1926

1925 All years →1927

Frequently Asked Questions

How many shark attacks were there in 1926?

The Global Shark Attack File records 21 shark attacks worldwide in 1926, with 9 fatalities.

What was the shark attack fatality rate in 1926?

42.9% of shark attacks recorded in 1926 were fatal.

Which countries had the most shark attacks in 1926?

The countries with the most recorded incidents in 1926 were Australia (5), United States (5), Papua New Guinea (2).

Which shark species were most often involved in 1926 attacks?

Based on incident records, the most frequently identified species in 1926 were White shark, Grey nurse shark, Said to involve.