Shark Attacks in 1974

In 1974, the Global Shark Attack File logged 39 shark attacks worldwide — 44.0% above the historical annual average. 9 were fatal (23.1%). United States accounted for the most incidents that year, with 13.

Total recorded

Fatal

Fatality rate

23.1%

Global avg 21.1%

vs. annual avg

44% above

Hist. avg 27.1/yr

Countries with the most incidents in 1974

Country	Recorded incidents
United States	13
South Africa	11
Australia	5
Hong Kong	4
Mozambique	2

Species most often involved in 1974

Species	Recorded incidents
White shark	13
Raggedtooth shark	2
3.7 m [12'] sharks	1
Juvenile dusky shark	1
1.8 m [6'] 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 1974

1973 All years →1975

Frequently Asked Questions

How many shark attacks were there in 1974?

The Global Shark Attack File records 39 shark attacks worldwide in 1974, with 9 fatalities.

What was the shark attack fatality rate in 1974?

23.1% of shark attacks recorded in 1974 were fatal.

Which countries had the most shark attacks in 1974?

The countries with the most recorded incidents in 1974 were United States (13), South Africa (11), Australia (5).

Which shark species were most often involved in 1974 attacks?

Based on incident records, the most frequently identified species in 1974 were White shark, Raggedtooth shark, 3.7 m [12'] sharks.