Shark Attacks in 1953

In 1953, the Global Shark Attack File logged 36 shark attacks worldwide — 32.9% above the historical annual average. 6 were fatal (16.7%). Australia accounted for the most incidents that year, with 12.

Total recorded

Fatal

Fatality rate

16.7%

Global avg 21.1%

vs. annual avg

33% above

Hist. avg 27.1/yr

Countries with the most incidents in 1953

Country	Recorded incidents
Australia	12
United States	11
Papua New Guinea	2
South Africa	2
Mexico	2

Species most often involved in 1953

Species	Recorded incidents
Wobbegong shark	3
1.5 m [5'] shark, probable bull shark	2
Said to involve a	1
3.7 [12'] shark	1
80-lb sand 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 1953

1952 All years →1954

Frequently Asked Questions

How many shark attacks were there in 1953?

The Global Shark Attack File records 36 shark attacks worldwide in 1953, with 6 fatalities.

What was the shark attack fatality rate in 1953?

16.7% of shark attacks recorded in 1953 were fatal.

Which countries had the most shark attacks in 1953?

The countries with the most recorded incidents in 1953 were Australia (12), United States (11), Papua New Guinea (2).

Which shark species were most often involved in 1953 attacks?

Based on incident records, the most frequently identified species in 1953 were Wobbegong shark, 1.5 m [5'] shark, probable bull shark, Said to involve a.