Shark Attacks in 1982

In 1982, the Global Shark Attack File logged 42 shark attacks worldwide — 55.1% above the historical annual average. 6 were fatal (14.3%). United States accounted for the most incidents that year, with 23.

Total recorded

Fatal

Fatality rate

14.3%

Global avg 21.1%

vs. annual avg

55% above

Hist. avg 27.1/yr

Countries with the most incidents in 1982

Country	Recorded incidents
United States	23
South Africa	8
Australia	3
Tunisia	2
New Caledonia	2

Species most often involved in 1982

Species	Recorded incidents
1.5 m [5'] shark	2
White shark	2
Shark involvement prior to death was not confirmed	2
Bronze whaler	1
Believed to involve a	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 1982

1981 All years →1983

Frequently Asked Questions

How many shark attacks were there in 1982?

The Global Shark Attack File records 42 shark attacks worldwide in 1982, with 6 fatalities.

What was the shark attack fatality rate in 1982?

14.3% of shark attacks recorded in 1982 were fatal.

Which countries had the most shark attacks in 1982?

The countries with the most recorded incidents in 1982 were United States (23), South Africa (8), Australia (3).

Which shark species were most often involved in 1982 attacks?

Based on incident records, the most frequently identified species in 1982 were 1.5 m [5'] shark, White shark, Shark involvement prior to death was not confirmed.