Shark Attacks in 1952

In 1952, the Global Shark Attack File logged 29 shark attacks worldwide — 7.1% above the historical annual average. 9 were fatal (31.0%). United States accounted for the most incidents that year, with 11.

Total recorded

Fatal

Fatality rate

31.0%

Global avg 21.1%

vs. annual avg

7% above

Hist. avg 27.1/yr

Countries with the most incidents in 1952

Country	Recorded incidents
United States	11
Australia	5
Papua New Guinea	4
Italy	2
Guatemala	1

Species most often involved in 1952

Species	Recorded incidents
Shark involvement prior to death was not confirmed	2
a small shark'	2
White shark	2
2.4 m [8'] shark	1
200-lb 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 1952

1951 All years →1953

Frequently Asked Questions

How many shark attacks were there in 1952?

The Global Shark Attack File records 29 shark attacks worldwide in 1952, with 9 fatalities.

What was the shark attack fatality rate in 1952?

31.0% of shark attacks recorded in 1952 were fatal.

Which countries had the most shark attacks in 1952?

The countries with the most recorded incidents in 1952 were United States (11), Australia (5), Papua New Guinea (4).

Which shark species were most often involved in 1952 attacks?

Based on incident records, the most frequently identified species in 1952 were Shark involvement prior to death was not confirmed, a small shark', White shark.