Shark Attacks in 1955

In 1955, the Global Shark Attack File logged 43 shark attacks worldwide — 58.8% above the historical annual average. 12 were fatal (27.9%). United States accounted for the most incidents that year, with 13.

Total recorded

Fatal

Fatality rate

27.9%

Global avg 21.1%

vs. annual avg

59% above

Hist. avg 27.1/yr

Countries with the most incidents in 1955

Country	Recorded incidents
United States	13
Australia	9
Papua New Guinea	7
Japan	2
Croatia	1

Species most often involved in 1955

Species	Recorded incidents
6' shark	3
White shark	3
Survivors said	2
Blue shark	2
Wobbegong 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 1955

1954 All years →1956

Frequently Asked Questions

How many shark attacks were there in 1955?

The Global Shark Attack File records 43 shark attacks worldwide in 1955, with 12 fatalities.

What was the shark attack fatality rate in 1955?

27.9% of shark attacks recorded in 1955 were fatal.

Which countries had the most shark attacks in 1955?

The countries with the most recorded incidents in 1955 were United States (13), Australia (9), Papua New Guinea (7).

Which shark species were most often involved in 1955 attacks?

Based on incident records, the most frequently identified species in 1955 were 6' shark, White shark, Survivors said.