Shark Attacks in 1932

In 1932, the Global Shark Attack File logged 27 shark attacks worldwide — in line with the historical annual average. 7 were fatal (25.9%). Australia accounted for the most incidents that year, with 10.

Total recorded

Fatal

Fatality rate

25.9%

Global avg 21.1%

vs. annual avg

in line with

Hist. avg 27.1/yr

Countries with the most incidents in 1932

Country	Recorded incidents
Australia	10
United States	5
Philippines	3
Fiji	2
New Zealand	1

Species most often involved in 1932

Species	Recorded incidents
Thought to involve a mako or grey nurse shark	1
16'	1
Shark involvement prior to death unconfirmed	1
Teeth in hull identified as those from a white shark	1
250-lb "dog 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 1932

1931 All years →1933

Frequently Asked Questions

How many shark attacks were there in 1932?

The Global Shark Attack File records 27 shark attacks worldwide in 1932, with 7 fatalities.

What was the shark attack fatality rate in 1932?

25.9% of shark attacks recorded in 1932 were fatal.

Which countries had the most shark attacks in 1932?

The countries with the most recorded incidents in 1932 were Australia (10), United States (5), Philippines (3).

Which shark species were most often involved in 1932 attacks?

Based on incident records, the most frequently identified species in 1932 were Thought to involve a mako or grey nurse shark, 16', Shark involvement prior to death unconfirmed.