Shark Attacks in 1935

In 1935, the Global Shark Attack File logged 32 shark attacks worldwide — 18.1% above the historical annual average. 9 were fatal (28.1%). Australia accounted for the most incidents that year, with 17.

Total recorded

Fatal

Fatality rate

28.1%

Global avg 21.1%

vs. annual avg

18% above

Hist. avg 27.1/yr

Countries with the most incidents in 1935

Country	Recorded incidents
Australia	17
United States	5
Papua New Guinea	2
South Africa	2
United Kingdom	1

Species most often involved in 1935

Species	Recorded incidents
Invalid	5
White shark	3
Tiger shark	2
4.3 m [14'] shark	1
3.7 m [12'] 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 1935

1934 All years →1936

Frequently Asked Questions

How many shark attacks were there in 1935?

The Global Shark Attack File records 32 shark attacks worldwide in 1935, with 9 fatalities.

What was the shark attack fatality rate in 1935?

28.1% of shark attacks recorded in 1935 were fatal.

Which countries had the most shark attacks in 1935?

The countries with the most recorded incidents in 1935 were Australia (17), United States (5), Papua New Guinea (2).

Which shark species were most often involved in 1935 attacks?

Based on incident records, the most frequently identified species in 1935 were Invalid, White shark, Tiger shark.