Shark Attacks in 1947

In 1947, the Global Shark Attack File logged 30 shark attacks worldwide — 10.8% above the historical annual average. 6 were fatal (20.0%). Australia accounted for the most incidents that year, with 13.

Total recorded

Fatal

Fatality rate

20.0%

Global avg 21.1%

vs. annual avg

11% above

Hist. avg 27.1/yr

Countries with the most incidents in 1947

Country	Recorded incidents
Australia	13
South Africa	7
United States	3
Brazil	2
Greece	1

Species most often involved in 1947

Species	Recorded incidents
Tiger shark	2
Possibly C. leucas	1
a small shark	1
Most likely, a small shark	1
Questionable	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 1947

1946 All years →1948

Frequently Asked Questions

How many shark attacks were there in 1947?

The Global Shark Attack File records 30 shark attacks worldwide in 1947, with 6 fatalities.

What was the shark attack fatality rate in 1947?

20.0% of shark attacks recorded in 1947 were fatal.

Which countries had the most shark attacks in 1947?

The countries with the most recorded incidents in 1947 were Australia (13), South Africa (7), United States (3).

Which shark species were most often involved in 1947 attacks?

Based on incident records, the most frequently identified species in 1947 were Tiger shark, Possibly C. leucas, a small shark.