Shark Attacks in 1973

In 1973, the Global Shark Attack File logged 27 shark attacks worldwide — in line with the historical annual average. 9 were fatal (33.3%). Australia accounted for the most incidents that year, with 5.

Total recorded

Fatal

Fatality rate

33.3%

Global avg 21.1%

vs. annual avg

in line with

Hist. avg 27.1/yr

Countries with the most incidents in 1973

Country	Recorded incidents
Australia	5
United States	4
Mexico	4
South Africa	4
Mozambique	3

Species most often involved in 1973

Species	Recorded incidents
Tiger shark	2
7' to	1
White shark	1
12' shark	1
1.5 m to	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 1973

1972 All years →1974

Frequently Asked Questions

How many shark attacks were there in 1973?

The Global Shark Attack File records 27 shark attacks worldwide in 1973, with 9 fatalities.

What was the shark attack fatality rate in 1973?

33.3% of shark attacks recorded in 1973 were fatal.

Which countries had the most shark attacks in 1973?

The countries with the most recorded incidents in 1973 were Australia (5), United States (4), Mexico (4).

Which shark species were most often involved in 1973 attacks?

Based on incident records, the most frequently identified species in 1973 were Tiger shark, 7' to, White shark.