Shark Attacks in 2007

In 2007, the Global Shark Attack File logged 113 shark attacks worldwide — 317.2% above the historical annual average. 5 were fatal (4.4%). United States accounted for the most incidents that year, with 66.

Total recorded

113

Fatal

Fatality rate

4.4%

Global avg 21.1%

vs. annual avg

317% above

Hist. avg 27.1/yr

Countries with the most incidents in 2007

Country	Recorded incidents
United States	66
Australia	19
New Caledonia	4
South Africa	3
Bahamas	3

Species most often involved in 2007

Species	Recorded incidents
Tiger shark	9
White shark	9
4' to	4
Shark involvement prior to death was not confirmed	4
3' shark	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 2007

2006 All years →2008

Frequently Asked Questions

How many shark attacks were there in 2007?

The Global Shark Attack File records 113 shark attacks worldwide in 2007, with 5 fatalities.

What was the shark attack fatality rate in 2007?

4.4% of shark attacks recorded in 2007 were fatal.

Which countries had the most shark attacks in 2007?

The countries with the most recorded incidents in 2007 were United States (66), Australia (19), New Caledonia (4).

Which shark species were most often involved in 2007 attacks?

Based on incident records, the most frequently identified species in 2007 were Tiger shark, White shark, 4' to.