Shark Attacks in 1951

In 1951, the Global Shark Attack File logged 32 shark attacks worldwide — 18.1% above the historical annual average. 11 were fatal (34.4%). Australia accounted for the most incidents that year, with 9.

Total recorded

Fatal

Fatality rate

34.4%

Global avg 21.1%

vs. annual avg

18% above

Hist. avg 27.1/yr

Countries with the most incidents in 1951

Country	Recorded incidents
Australia	9
South Africa	5
Italy	4
Mozambique	2
Greece	2

Species most often involved in 1951

Species	Recorded incidents
White shark	4
Wobbegong shark	2
Shark involvement prior to death was not confirmed	2
Invalid	1
2.4 m [8'] shark	1

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

Notable incidents in 1951

1950 All years →1952

Frequently Asked Questions

How many shark attacks were there in 1951?

The Global Shark Attack File records 32 shark attacks worldwide in 1951, with 11 fatalities.

What was the shark attack fatality rate in 1951?

34.4% of shark attacks recorded in 1951 were fatal.

Which countries had the most shark attacks in 1951?

The countries with the most recorded incidents in 1951 were Australia (9), South Africa (5), Italy (4).

Which shark species were most often involved in 1951 attacks?

Based on incident records, the most frequently identified species in 1951 were White shark, Wobbegong shark, Shark involvement prior to death was not confirmed.