Home / Shark Attacks / 1937 Shark Attacks in 1937 In 1937, the Global Shark Attack File logged 30 shark attacks worldwide — 10.0% above the historical annual average. 11 were fatal (36.7%). Australia accounted for the most incidents that year, with 18.
Fatality rate
36.7%
Global avg 21.2%
vs. annual avg
10% above
Hist. avg 27.3/yr
Countries with the most incidents in 1937 Species most often involved in 1937 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 Off Cape Hatteraa, United States Fatal
1937-11-13 · Tzenny Chandris, a Greek freighter laden with scrap iron, foundered in heavy weather
Ota Reef, Australia Fatal
1937-11-11 · Diving for trochus · 12' shark
Solomon Islands Fatal
1937-11-06 · Two canoes with 14 aboard blown to sea in a storm. While adrift for 3 week, one person fell overboard and was killed by a shark
Kirra Beach, Coolangatta, Australia Fatal
1937-10-27 · Swimming · Tiger shark
Kirra Beach, Coolangatta, Australia Fatal
1937-10-27 · Swimming · Tiger shark, 3.6 m [11'9"], 850-kg [1874-lb] female, contained Girvan's remains
Byron Bay, Australia Non-fatal
1937-10-24 · Swimming near jetty · 2.4 m [8'] shark
Byron Bay, Australia Non-fatal
1937-10-24 · Surf skiing · 2.6 m [8.5'] shark
Arran, Scotland Non-fatal
1937-09-11 · Pleasure boating · Basking shark
Fallen Rocks, Scotland Non-fatal
1937-09-10 · Fishing · Basking shark
Carradale Bay, Kintyre Peninsula, Scotland Non-fatal
1937-08-31 · Rowing · Basking shark
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), Scotland (3), United States (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, White Shark.
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