Shark Attacks in 2006

In 2006, the Global Shark Attack File logged 103 shark attacks worldwide — 280.3% above the historical annual average. 10 were fatal (9.7%). United States accounted for the most incidents that year, with 54.

Total recorded

103

Fatal

Fatality rate

9.7%

Global avg 21.1%

vs. annual avg

280% above

Hist. avg 27.1/yr

Countries with the most incidents in 2006

Country	Recorded incidents
United States	54
Australia	14
South Africa	12
Brazil	6
Bahamas	3

Species most often involved in 2006

Species	Recorded incidents
Tiger shark	7
White shark	6
Bull shark	5
Invalid	4
Shark involvement prior to death was not confirmed	4

Counts based on the species field in the Global Shark Attack File. Species identification in incident reports is not always reliable.

Notable incidents in 2006

2005 All years →2007

Frequently Asked Questions

How many shark attacks were there in 2006?

The Global Shark Attack File records 103 shark attacks worldwide in 2006, with 10 fatalities.

What was the shark attack fatality rate in 2006?

9.7% of shark attacks recorded in 2006 were fatal.

Which countries had the most shark attacks in 2006?

The countries with the most recorded incidents in 2006 were United States (54), Australia (14), South Africa (12).

Which shark species were most often involved in 2006 attacks?

Based on incident records, the most frequently identified species in 2006 were Tiger shark, White shark, Bull shark.