Shark Attacks in 2011

In 2011, the Global Shark Attack File logged 128 shark attacks worldwide — 372.6% above the historical annual average. 14 were fatal (10.9%). United States accounted for the most incidents that year, with 48.

Total recorded

128

Fatal

Fatality rate

10.9%

Global avg 21.1%

vs. annual avg

373% above

Hist. avg 27.1/yr

Countries with the most incidents in 2011

Country	Recorded incidents
United States	48
Australia	20
South Africa	12
Reunion	7
Mexico	6

Species most often involved in 2011

Species	Recorded incidents
White shark	12
Bull shark	9
Shark involvement not confirmed	6
Tiger shark	4
6' 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 2011

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many shark attacks were there in 2011?

The Global Shark Attack File records 128 shark attacks worldwide in 2011, with 14 fatalities.

What was the shark attack fatality rate in 2011?

10.9% of shark attacks recorded in 2011 were fatal.

Which countries had the most shark attacks in 2011?

The countries with the most recorded incidents in 2011 were United States (48), Australia (20), South Africa (12).

Which shark species were most often involved in 2011 attacks?

Based on incident records, the most frequently identified species in 2011 were White shark, Bull shark, Shark involvement not confirmed.