Shark Attacks in 1937

In 1937, the Global Shark Attack File logged 30 shark attacks worldwide — 10.8% above the historical annual average. 11 were fatal (36.7%). Australia accounted for the most incidents that year, with 18.

Total recorded

Fatal

Fatality rate

36.7%

Global avg 21.1%

vs. annual avg

11% above

Hist. avg 27.1/yr

Countries with the most incidents in 1937

Country	Recorded incidents
Australia	18
United States	3
Scotland	3
Panama	1
Solomon Islands	1

Species most often involved in 1937

Species	Recorded incidents
Tiger shark	3
Basking shark	3
Shark involvement prior to death was not confirmed	3
Invalid	2
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 1937

1936 All years →1938

Frequently Asked Questions

How many shark attacks were there in 1937?

The Global Shark Attack File records 30 shark attacks worldwide in 1937, with 11 fatalities.

What was the shark attack fatality rate in 1937?

36.7% of shark attacks recorded in 1937 were fatal.

Which countries had the most shark attacks in 1937?

The countries with the most recorded incidents in 1937 were Australia (18), United States (3), Scotland (3).

Which shark species were most often involved in 1937 attacks?

Based on incident records, the most frequently identified species in 1937 were Tiger shark, Basking shark, Shark involvement prior to death was not confirmed.