Shark Attacks in 1933

In 1933, the Global Shark Attack File logged 22 shark attacks worldwide — 18.8% below the historical annual average. 5 were fatal (22.7%). Australia accounted for the most incidents that year, with 12.

Total recorded

Fatal

Fatality rate

22.7%

Global avg 21.1%

vs. annual avg

19% below

Hist. avg 27.1/yr

Countries with the most incidents in 1933

Country	Recorded incidents
Australia	12
United States	7
Israel	1
Barbados	1
Cuba	1

Species most often involved in 1933

Species	Recorded incidents
Tiger shark	3
Blue shark	2
3 sharks	1
Thought to involve a	1
Invalid	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 1933

1932 All years →1934

Frequently Asked Questions

How many shark attacks were there in 1933?

The Global Shark Attack File records 22 shark attacks worldwide in 1933, with 5 fatalities.

What was the shark attack fatality rate in 1933?

22.7% of shark attacks recorded in 1933 were fatal.

Which countries had the most shark attacks in 1933?

The countries with the most recorded incidents in 1933 were Australia (12), United States (7), Israel (1).

Which shark species were most often involved in 1933 attacks?

Based on incident records, the most frequently identified species in 1933 were Tiger shark, Blue shark, 3 sharks.