Shark Attacks in 1965

In 1965, the Global Shark Attack File logged 51 shark attacks worldwide — 88.3% above the historical annual average. 9 were fatal (17.6%). United States accounted for the most incidents that year, with 14.

Total recorded

Fatal

Fatality rate

17.6%

Global avg 21.1%

vs. annual avg

88% above

Hist. avg 27.1/yr

Countries with the most incidents in 1965

Country	Recorded incidents
United States	14
Papua New Guinea	6
Mexico	6
Australia	5
South Africa	4

Species most often involved in 1965

Species	Recorded incidents
1.8 m [6']	3
Shark involvement not confirmed	2
Questionable incident	2
Invalid	2
White shark	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 1965

1964 All years →1966

Frequently Asked Questions

How many shark attacks were there in 1965?

The Global Shark Attack File records 51 shark attacks worldwide in 1965, with 9 fatalities.

What was the shark attack fatality rate in 1965?

17.6% of shark attacks recorded in 1965 were fatal.

Which countries had the most shark attacks in 1965?

The countries with the most recorded incidents in 1965 were United States (14), Papua New Guinea (6), Mexico (6).

Which shark species were most often involved in 1965 attacks?

Based on incident records, the most frequently identified species in 1965 were 1.8 m [6'], Shark involvement not confirmed, Questionable incident.