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In 1929, the Global Shark Attack File logged 38 shark attacks worldwide — 40.2% above the historical annual average. 14 were fatal (36.8%). Australia accounted for the most incidents that year, with 24.
Total recorded
38
Fatal
14
Fatality rate
36.8%
Global avg 21.1%
vs. annual avg
40% above
Hist. avg 27.1/yr
| Country | Recorded incidents |
|---|---|
| Australia | 24 |
| United States | 5 |
| Kiribati | 1 |
| Cuba | 1 |
| Spain | 1 |
| Species | Recorded incidents |
|---|---|
| "a dog shark" | 3 |
| Tiger shark | 1 |
| "a small shark" | 1 |
| Shark involvement prior to death unconfirmed | 1 |
| 9-foot shark | 1 |
Counts based on the species field in the Global Shark Attack File. Species identification in incident reports is not always reliable.
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