Shark Attacks in 1994

In 1994, the Global Shark Attack File logged 57 shark attacks worldwide — 110.4% above the historical annual average. 11 were fatal (19.3%). United States accounted for the most incidents that year, with 25.

Total recorded

Fatal

Fatality rate

19.3%

Global avg 21.1%

vs. annual avg

110% above

Hist. avg 27.1/yr

Countries with the most incidents in 1994

Country	Recorded incidents
United States	25
Brazil	10
South Africa	9
Australia	3
Reunion	2

Species most often involved in 1994

Species	Recorded incidents
1.2 m [4'] shark	2
Invalid	2
3.6 m [11'9"] white shark	2
4 m [13'] white shark	2
>1.8 m [6'] 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 1994

1993 All years →1995

Frequently Asked Questions

How many shark attacks were there in 1994?

The Global Shark Attack File records 57 shark attacks worldwide in 1994, with 11 fatalities.

What was the shark attack fatality rate in 1994?

19.3% of shark attacks recorded in 1994 were fatal.

Which countries had the most shark attacks in 1994?

The countries with the most recorded incidents in 1994 were United States (25), Brazil (10), South Africa (9).

Which shark species were most often involved in 1994 attacks?

Based on incident records, the most frequently identified species in 1994 were 1.2 m [4'] shark, Invalid, 3.6 m [11'9"] white shark.