Shark Attacks in 1936

In 1936, 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 21.

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 1936

Country	Recorded incidents
Australia	21
United States	7
Vietnam	1
Iceland	1
Canada	1

Species most often involved in 1936

Species	Recorded incidents
Tiger shark	2
White shark	2
6 m [20'] shark	1
3 m [10'] shark	1
Thought to involve a	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 1936

1935 All years →1937

Frequently Asked Questions

How many shark attacks were there in 1936?

The Global Shark Attack File records 32 shark attacks worldwide in 1936, with 9 fatalities.

What was the shark attack fatality rate in 1936?

28.1% of shark attacks recorded in 1936 were fatal.

Which countries had the most shark attacks in 1936?

The countries with the most recorded incidents in 1936 were Australia (21), United States (7), Vietnam (1).

Which shark species were most often involved in 1936 attacks?

Based on incident records, the most frequently identified species in 1936 were Tiger shark, White shark, 6 m [20'] shark.