Shark Attacks in 1928

In 1928, the Global Shark Attack File logged 26 shark attacks worldwide — in line with the historical annual average. 6 were fatal (23.1%). Australia accounted for the most incidents that year, with 9.

Total recorded

Fatal

Fatality rate

23.1%

Global avg 21.1%

vs. annual avg

in line with

Hist. avg 27.1/yr

Countries with the most incidents in 1928

Country	Recorded incidents
Australia	9
United States	7
South Africa	3
India	2
Costa Rica	2

Species most often involved in 1928

Species	Recorded incidents
Shark involvement not confirmed	3
"Blue nose sharks"	1
Moreno’s leg & part of his swim suit found in	1
7' shark	1
Species unknown, possibly a white 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 1928

1927 All years →1929

Frequently Asked Questions

How many shark attacks were there in 1928?

The Global Shark Attack File records 26 shark attacks worldwide in 1928, with 6 fatalities.

What was the shark attack fatality rate in 1928?

23.1% of shark attacks recorded in 1928 were fatal.

Which countries had the most shark attacks in 1928?

The countries with the most recorded incidents in 1928 were Australia (9), United States (7), South Africa (3).

Which shark species were most often involved in 1928 attacks?

Based on incident records, the most frequently identified species in 1928 were Shark involvement not confirmed, "Blue nose sharks", Moreno’s leg & part of his swim suit found in.