Shark Attacks in 1934

In 1934, the Global Shark Attack File logged 28 shark attacks worldwide — in line with the historical annual average. 11 were fatal (39.3%). Australia accounted for the most incidents that year, with 16.

Total recorded

Fatal

Fatality rate

39.3%

Global avg 21.1%

vs. annual avg

in line with

Hist. avg 27.1/yr

Countries with the most incidents in 1934

Country	Recorded incidents
Australia	16
Bermuda	2
United States	2
South Africa	2
Italy	1

Species most often involved in 1934

Species	Recorded incidents
White shark	2
Tiger shark	1
1.5 m [5'] shark	1
Invalid	1
Blue pointer	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 1934

1933 All years →1935

Frequently Asked Questions

How many shark attacks were there in 1934?

The Global Shark Attack File records 28 shark attacks worldwide in 1934, with 11 fatalities.

What was the shark attack fatality rate in 1934?

39.3% of shark attacks recorded in 1934 were fatal.

Which countries had the most shark attacks in 1934?

The countries with the most recorded incidents in 1934 were Australia (16), Bermuda (2), United States (2).

Which shark species were most often involved in 1934 attacks?

Based on incident records, the most frequently identified species in 1934 were White shark, Tiger shark, 1.5 m [5'] shark.