Shark Attacks in 1948

In 1948, the Global Shark Attack File logged 29 shark attacks worldwide — 7.1% above the historical annual average. 11 were fatal (37.9%). Australia accounted for the most incidents that year, with 6.

Total recorded

Fatal

Fatality rate

37.9%

Global avg 21.1%

vs. annual avg

7% above

Hist. avg 27.1/yr

Countries with the most incidents in 1948

Country	Recorded incidents
Australia	6
Iran	5
United States	5
Papua New Guinea	3
South Africa	2

Species most often involved in 1948

Species	Recorded incidents
Lemon shark	1
His hand was found in a	1
Said to be	1
Shark involvement prior to death not confirmed	1
"grey 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 1948

1947 All years →1949

Frequently Asked Questions

How many shark attacks were there in 1948?

The Global Shark Attack File records 29 shark attacks worldwide in 1948, with 11 fatalities.

What was the shark attack fatality rate in 1948?

37.9% of shark attacks recorded in 1948 were fatal.

Which countries had the most shark attacks in 1948?

The countries with the most recorded incidents in 1948 were Australia (6), Iran (5), United States (5).

Which shark species were most often involved in 1948 attacks?

Based on incident records, the most frequently identified species in 1948 were Lemon shark, His hand was found in a, Said to be.