Shark Attacks in 1946

In 1946, the Global Shark Attack File logged 26 shark attacks worldwide — in line with the historical annual average. 5 were fatal (19.2%). Australia accounted for the most incidents that year, with 11.

Total recorded

Fatal

Fatality rate

19.2%

Global avg 21.1%

vs. annual avg

in line with

Hist. avg 27.1/yr

Countries with the most incidents in 1946

Country	Recorded incidents
Australia	11
South Africa	8
Iran	2
India	1
Marshall Islands	1

Species most often involved in 1946

Species	Recorded incidents
4.3 m [14'] shark	1
Possibly C. leucas	1
7' shark	1
6 m [20'] shark	1
White 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 1946

1945 All years →1947

Frequently Asked Questions

How many shark attacks were there in 1946?

The Global Shark Attack File records 26 shark attacks worldwide in 1946, with 5 fatalities.

What was the shark attack fatality rate in 1946?

19.2% of shark attacks recorded in 1946 were fatal.

Which countries had the most shark attacks in 1946?

The countries with the most recorded incidents in 1946 were Australia (11), South Africa (8), Iran (2).

Which shark species were most often involved in 1946 attacks?

Based on incident records, the most frequently identified species in 1946 were 4.3 m [14'] shark, Possibly C. leucas, 7' shark.