Shark Attacks in 1992

In 1992, the Global Shark Attack File logged 56 shark attacks worldwide — 106.8% above the historical annual average. 9 were fatal (16.1%). United States accounted for the most incidents that year, with 24.

Total recorded

Fatal

Fatality rate

16.1%

Global avg 21.1%

vs. annual avg

107% above

Hist. avg 27.1/yr

Countries with the most incidents in 1992

Country	Recorded incidents
United States	24
Brazil	6
Australia	6
Japan	6
Reunion	4

Species most often involved in 1992

Species	Recorded incidents
Tiger shark	6
Questionable incident	4
Bronze whaler shark	2
Mako shark	2
4 m to	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 1992

1991 All years →1993

Frequently Asked Questions

How many shark attacks were there in 1992?

The Global Shark Attack File records 56 shark attacks worldwide in 1992, with 9 fatalities.

What was the shark attack fatality rate in 1992?

16.1% of shark attacks recorded in 1992 were fatal.

Which countries had the most shark attacks in 1992?

The countries with the most recorded incidents in 1992 were United States (24), Brazil (6), Australia (6).

Which shark species were most often involved in 1992 attacks?

Based on incident records, the most frequently identified species in 1992 were Tiger shark, Questionable incident, Bronze whaler shark.