Shark Attacks in 1927

In 1927, the Global Shark Attack File logged 19 shark attacks worldwide — 29.9% below the historical annual average. 7 were fatal (36.8%). Australia accounted for the most incidents that year, with 11.

Total recorded

Fatal

Fatality rate

36.8%

Global avg 21.1%

vs. annual avg

30% below

Hist. avg 27.1/yr

Countries with the most incidents in 1927

Country	Recorded incidents
Australia	11
South Africa	2
Brazil	1
Fiji	1
Philippines	1

Species most often involved in 1927

Species	Recorded incidents
White shark	1
Grey nurse shark?	1
Mako shark	1
Raggedtooth shark	1
3.7 m [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 1927

1926 All years →1928

Frequently Asked Questions

How many shark attacks were there in 1927?

The Global Shark Attack File records 19 shark attacks worldwide in 1927, with 7 fatalities.

What was the shark attack fatality rate in 1927?

36.8% of shark attacks recorded in 1927 were fatal.

Which countries had the most shark attacks in 1927?

The countries with the most recorded incidents in 1927 were Australia (11), South Africa (2), Brazil (1).

Which shark species were most often involved in 1927 attacks?

Based on incident records, the most frequently identified species in 1927 were White shark, Grey nurse shark?, Mako shark.