Shark Attacks in 1960

In 1960, the Global Shark Attack File logged 93 shark attacks worldwide — 243.4% above the historical annual average. 14 were fatal (15.1%). United States accounted for the most incidents that year, with 25.

Total recorded

Fatal

Fatality rate

15.1%

Global avg 21.1%

vs. annual avg

243% above

Hist. avg 27.1/yr

Countries with the most incidents in 1960

Country	Recorded incidents
United States	25
Australia	21
Papua New Guinea	11
South Africa	9
Marshall Islands	2

Species most often involved in 1960

Species	Recorded incidents
White shark	9
Shark involvement prior to death was not confirmed	4
Invalid	3
Wobbegong shark	2
Shark involvement not confirmed	2

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

Notable incidents in 1960

1959 All years →1961

Frequently Asked Questions

How many shark attacks were there in 1960?

The Global Shark Attack File records 93 shark attacks worldwide in 1960, with 14 fatalities.

What was the shark attack fatality rate in 1960?

15.1% of shark attacks recorded in 1960 were fatal.

Which countries had the most shark attacks in 1960?

The countries with the most recorded incidents in 1960 were United States (25), Australia (21), Papua New Guinea (11).

Which shark species were most often involved in 1960 attacks?

Based on incident records, the most frequently identified species in 1960 were White shark, Shark involvement prior to death was not confirmed, Invalid.