Shark Attacks in 1958

In 1958, the Global Shark Attack File logged 54 shark attacks worldwide — 99.4% above the historical annual average. 18 were fatal (33.3%). United States accounted for the most incidents that year, with 15.

Total recorded

Fatal

Fatality rate

33.3%

Global avg 21.1%

vs. annual avg

99% above

Hist. avg 27.1/yr

Countries with the most incidents in 1958

Country	Recorded incidents
United States	15
Papua New Guinea	9
South Africa	8
Australia	5
Mexico	3

Species most often involved in 1958

Species	Recorded incidents
Tiger shark	5
Nurse shark	5
White shark	4
Sharks averaged	2
Invalid	2

Counts based on the species field in the Global Shark Attack File. Species identification in incident reports is not always reliable.

Notable incidents in 1958

1957 All years →1959

Frequently Asked Questions

How many shark attacks were there in 1958?

The Global Shark Attack File records 54 shark attacks worldwide in 1958, with 18 fatalities.

What was the shark attack fatality rate in 1958?

33.3% of shark attacks recorded in 1958 were fatal.

Which countries had the most shark attacks in 1958?

The countries with the most recorded incidents in 1958 were United States (15), Papua New Guinea (9), South Africa (8).

Which shark species were most often involved in 1958 attacks?

Based on incident records, the most frequently identified species in 1958 were Tiger shark, Nurse shark, White shark.