Home / Shark Attacks / 2011 Shark Attacks in 2011 In 2011, the Global Shark Attack File logged 128 shark attacks worldwide — 369.2% above the historical annual average. 14 were fatal (10.9%). United States accounted for the most incidents that year, with 48.
Fatality rate
10.9%
Global avg 21.2%
vs. annual avg
369% above
Hist. avg 27.3/yr
Countries with the most incidents in 2011 Species most often involved in 2011 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 Jupiter, Palm Beach County, United States Non-fatal
2011-12-30
Fort James Beach, Antigua Non-fatal
2011-12-25 · Swimming · Shark involvement not confirmed
Barandúa Beach, Ecuador Non-fatal
2011-12-24 · Surfing
New Smyrna Beach, United States Non-fatal
2011-12-22 · Surfing
Makahuena Point, Kauai, United States Non-fatal
2011-12-20 · Canoeing · 7' to 8' shark
Noordhoek, Port Elizabeth, South Africa Non-fatal
2011-12-20 · Kayak Fishing
Angourie, Australia Non-fatal
2011-12-10 · Surfing · White shark, 2.5m
Between Sodwana & Cape Vidal, South Africa Non-fatal
2011-12-06 · Surf skiing · Shark involvement not confirmed
Maroubra, Australia Non-fatal
2011-12-06 · Surfing · Wobbegong shark
Seaside Cove, United States Non-fatal
2011-12-05 · Surfing
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, Tiger Shark.
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