Shark Attacks in 1967

In 1967, the Global Shark Attack File logged 48 shark attacks worldwide — 77.2% above the historical annual average. 10 were fatal (20.8%). Australia accounted for the most incidents that year, with 10.

Total recorded

Fatal

Fatality rate

20.8%

Global avg 21.1%

vs. annual avg

77% above

Hist. avg 27.1/yr

Countries with the most incidents in 1967

Country	Recorded incidents
Australia	10
United States	9
South Africa	5
Papua New Guinea	5
Italy	3

Species most often involved in 1967

Species	Recorded incidents
Grey nurse shark	4
Shark involvement prior to death was not confirmed	4
White shark	3
3.7 m [12'] shark	2
1.5 m to	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 1967

1966 All years →1968

Frequently Asked Questions

How many shark attacks were there in 1967?

The Global Shark Attack File records 48 shark attacks worldwide in 1967, with 10 fatalities.

What was the shark attack fatality rate in 1967?

20.8% of shark attacks recorded in 1967 were fatal.

Which countries had the most shark attacks in 1967?

The countries with the most recorded incidents in 1967 were Australia (10), United States (9), South Africa (5).

Which shark species were most often involved in 1967 attacks?

Based on incident records, the most frequently identified species in 1967 were Grey nurse shark, Shark involvement prior to death was not confirmed, White shark.