Shark Attacks in 1944

In 1944, the Global Shark Attack File logged 31 shark attacks worldwide — 14.5% above the historical annual average. 17 were fatal (54.8%). South Africa accounted for the most incidents that year, with 8.

Total recorded

Fatal

Fatality rate

54.8%

Global avg 21.1%

vs. annual avg

14% above

Hist. avg 27.1/yr

Countries with the most incidents in 1944

Country	Recorded incidents
South Africa	8
Philippines	5
Australia	4
United States	3
Sierra Leone	1

Species most often involved in 1944

Species	Recorded incidents
9' shark	1
Tiger shark	1
White shark, according to witnesses	1
Invalid	1
1.8 m [6'] blacktip shark or spinner 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 1944

1943 All years →1945

Frequently Asked Questions

How many shark attacks were there in 1944?

The Global Shark Attack File records 31 shark attacks worldwide in 1944, with 17 fatalities.

What was the shark attack fatality rate in 1944?

54.8% of shark attacks recorded in 1944 were fatal.

Which countries had the most shark attacks in 1944?

The countries with the most recorded incidents in 1944 were South Africa (8), Philippines (5), Australia (4).

Which shark species were most often involved in 1944 attacks?

Based on incident records, the most frequently identified species in 1944 were 9' shark, Tiger shark, White shark, according to witnesses.