Shark Attacks in 1957

In 1957, the Global Shark Attack File logged 41 shark attacks worldwide — 51.4% above the historical annual average. 10 were fatal (24.4%). United States accounted for the most incidents that year, with 10.

Total recorded

Fatal

Fatality rate

24.4%

Global avg 21.1%

vs. annual avg

51% above

Hist. avg 27.1/yr

Countries with the most incidents in 1957

Country	Recorded incidents
United States	10
Australia	7
South Africa	6
Solomon Islands	4
Cuba	4

Species most often involved in 1957

Species	Recorded incidents
Bull shark	3
White shark	2
3.7 m [12'] shark	2
1.8 m [6'] shark	1
>3 m [10'] 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 1957

1956 All years →1958

Frequently Asked Questions

How many shark attacks were there in 1957?

The Global Shark Attack File records 41 shark attacks worldwide in 1957, with 10 fatalities.

What was the shark attack fatality rate in 1957?

24.4% of shark attacks recorded in 1957 were fatal.

Which countries had the most shark attacks in 1957?

The countries with the most recorded incidents in 1957 were United States (10), Australia (7), South Africa (6).

Which shark species were most often involved in 1957 attacks?

Based on incident records, the most frequently identified species in 1957 were Bull shark, White shark, 3.7 m [12'] shark.