Home / Shark Attacks / 1995 Shark Attacks in 1995 In 1995, the Global Shark Attack File logged 76 shark attacks worldwide — 178.6% above the historical annual average. 12 were fatal (15.8%). United States accounted for the most incidents that year, with 49.
Fatality rate
15.8%
Global avg 21.2%
vs. annual avg
179% above
Hist. avg 27.3/yr
Countries with the most incidents in 1995 Species most often involved in 1995 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 Southwest of O'ahu, United States Non-fatal
1995-12-17
Ha'ena, Kaua'i, United States Non-fatal
1995-11-24 · Shark involvement not confirmed
Incident 1995-11-24 Non-fatal
1995-11-24 · Fell off aircraft carrier
Great Keppel Island, Australia Non-fatal
1995-11-16
New Zealand Non-fatal
1995-11-10 · Diving, gathering shellfish · 5 m [16.5'] white shark
United States Non-fatal
1995-10-27 · Boogie boarding
North Beach, St. Lucie County, United States Non-fatal
1995-10-20 · Surfing
Pialba, Hervey Bay, Australia Non-fatal
1995-10-10 · Playing / standing · 4 m shark
Ormond Beach, Volusia County, United States Non-fatal
1995-09-30 · Surfing · 1.2 m to 1.5 m [4' to 5'] shark
Crescent Beach, St. Augustine, St. Johns County, United States Non-fatal
1995-09-29 · Surfing · 1.5 to 1.8 m [5' to 6'] shark
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 White Shark, Tiger Shark, Blacktip Shark.
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