Shark Attacks in 1949

In 1949, the Global Shark Attack File logged 31 shark attacks worldwide — 14.5% above the historical annual average. 9 were fatal (29.0%). Australia accounted for the most incidents that year, with 15.

Total recorded

Fatal

Fatality rate

29.0%

Global avg 21.1%

vs. annual avg

14% above

Hist. avg 27.1/yr

Countries with the most incidents in 1949

Country	Recorded incidents
Australia	15
Papua New Guinea	6
Italy	3
Iran	2
United States	2

Species most often involved in 1949

Species	Recorded incidents
Shark involvement prior to death not confirmed	2
White shark	2
Shark involvement not confirmed	1
Grey nurse shark	1
6' 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 1949

1948 All years →1950

Frequently Asked Questions

How many shark attacks were there in 1949?

The Global Shark Attack File records 31 shark attacks worldwide in 1949, with 9 fatalities.

What was the shark attack fatality rate in 1949?

29.0% of shark attacks recorded in 1949 were fatal.

Which countries had the most shark attacks in 1949?

The countries with the most recorded incidents in 1949 were Australia (15), Papua New Guinea (6), Italy (3).

Which shark species were most often involved in 1949 attacks?

Based on incident records, the most frequently identified species in 1949 were Shark involvement prior to death not confirmed, White shark, Shark involvement not confirmed.