Shark Attacks in 1954

In 1954, the Global Shark Attack File logged 45 shark attacks worldwide — 66.1% above the historical annual average. 15 were fatal (33.3%). United States accounted for the most incidents that year, with 10.

Total recorded

Fatal

Fatality rate

33.3%

Global avg 21.1%

vs. annual avg

66% above

Hist. avg 27.1/yr

Countries with the most incidents in 1954

Country	Recorded incidents
United States	10
Australia	6
Papua New Guinea	5
Iran	3
Croatia	2

Species most often involved in 1954

Species	Recorded incidents
Nurse shark	4
Shark involvement prior to death was not confirmed	3
Bull shark suspected due to freshwater habitat	3
20' shark	1
White 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 1954

1953 All years →1955

Frequently Asked Questions

How many shark attacks were there in 1954?

The Global Shark Attack File records 45 shark attacks worldwide in 1954, with 15 fatalities.

What was the shark attack fatality rate in 1954?

33.3% of shark attacks recorded in 1954 were fatal.

Which countries had the most shark attacks in 1954?

The countries with the most recorded incidents in 1954 were United States (10), Australia (6), Papua New Guinea (5).

Which shark species were most often involved in 1954 attacks?

Based on incident records, the most frequently identified species in 1954 were Nurse shark, Shark involvement prior to death was not confirmed, Bull shark suspected due to freshwater habitat.