Shark Attacks in 1970

In 1970, the Global Shark Attack File logged 42 shark attacks worldwide — 55.1% above the historical annual average. 8 were fatal (19.0%). United States accounted for the most incidents that year, with 9.

Total recorded

Fatal

Fatality rate

19.0%

Global avg 21.1%

vs. annual avg

55% above

Hist. avg 27.1/yr

Countries with the most incidents in 1970

Country	Recorded incidents
United States	9
Mozambique	6
Iraq	4
Grenada	3
Micronesia	2

Species most often involved in 1970

Species	Recorded incidents
Zambesi shark	3
Shark involvement prior to death was not confirmed	2
Wobbegong shark	2
White shark	2
1.8 m 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 1970

1969 All years →1971

Frequently Asked Questions

How many shark attacks were there in 1970?

The Global Shark Attack File records 42 shark attacks worldwide in 1970, with 8 fatalities.

What was the shark attack fatality rate in 1970?

19.0% of shark attacks recorded in 1970 were fatal.

Which countries had the most shark attacks in 1970?

The countries with the most recorded incidents in 1970 were United States (9), Mozambique (6), Iraq (4).

Which shark species were most often involved in 1970 attacks?

Based on incident records, the most frequently identified species in 1970 were Zambesi shark, Shark involvement prior to death was not confirmed, Wobbegong shark.