Shark Attacks in 1945

In 1945, the Global Shark Attack File logged 16 shark attacks worldwide — 40.9% below the historical annual average. 8 were fatal (50.0%). Japan accounted for the most incidents that year, with 2.

Total recorded

Fatal

Fatality rate

50.0%

Global avg 21.1%

vs. annual avg

41% below

Hist. avg 27.1/yr

Countries with the most incidents in 1945

Country	Recorded incidents
Japan	2
United States	2
Hong Kong	1
Iran	1
Philippines	1

Species most often involved in 1945

Species	Recorded incidents
Thought to involve a Zambesi shark	1
Bull 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 1945

1944 All years →1946

Frequently Asked Questions

How many shark attacks were there in 1945?

The Global Shark Attack File records 16 shark attacks worldwide in 1945, with 8 fatalities.

What was the shark attack fatality rate in 1945?

50.0% of shark attacks recorded in 1945 were fatal.

Which countries had the most shark attacks in 1945?

The countries with the most recorded incidents in 1945 were Japan (2), United States (2), Hong Kong (1).

Which shark species were most often involved in 1945 attacks?

Based on incident records, the most frequently identified species in 1945 were Thought to involve a Zambesi shark, Bull shark.