Shark Attacks in 1995

In 1995, the Global Shark Attack File logged 76 shark attacks worldwide — 180.6% above the historical annual average. 12 were fatal (15.8%). United States accounted for the most incidents that year, with 49.

Total recorded

Fatal

Fatality rate

15.8%

Global avg 21.1%

vs. annual avg

181% above

Hist. avg 27.1/yr

Countries with the most incidents in 1995

Country	Recorded incidents
United States	49
Australia	8
Brazil	4
Hong Kong	3
South Africa	3

Species most often involved in 1995

Species	Recorded incidents
Invalid	5
1.2 m to	4
1.8 m [6'] shark	3
Shark involvement not confirmed	3
Blacktip shark	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 1995

1994 All years →1996

Frequently Asked Questions

How many shark attacks were there in 1995?

The Global Shark Attack File records 76 shark attacks worldwide in 1995, with 12 fatalities.

What was the shark attack fatality rate in 1995?

15.8% of shark attacks recorded in 1995 were fatal.

Which countries had the most shark attacks in 1995?

The countries with the most recorded incidents in 1995 were United States (49), Australia (8), Brazil (4).

Which shark species were most often involved in 1995 attacks?

Based on incident records, the most frequently identified species in 1995 were Invalid, 1.2 m to, 1.8 m [6'] shark.