Shark Attacks in 1975

In 1975, the Global Shark Attack File logged 49 shark attacks worldwide — 80.9% above the historical annual average. 6 were fatal (12.2%). United States accounted for the most incidents that year, with 20.

Total recorded

Fatal

Fatality rate

12.2%

Global avg 21.1%

vs. annual avg

81% above

Hist. avg 27.1/yr

Countries with the most incidents in 1975

Country	Recorded incidents
United States	20
Australia	14
South Africa	10
Hong Kong	1
Italy	1

Species most often involved in 1975

Species	Recorded incidents
White shark	8
1.2 m [4'] shark	2
1.5 m [5'] shark	2
Shark involvement prior to death was not confirmed	2
2.4 m [8'] 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 1975

1974 All years →1976

Frequently Asked Questions

How many shark attacks were there in 1975?

The Global Shark Attack File records 49 shark attacks worldwide in 1975, with 6 fatalities.

What was the shark attack fatality rate in 1975?

12.2% of shark attacks recorded in 1975 were fatal.

Which countries had the most shark attacks in 1975?

The countries with the most recorded incidents in 1975 were United States (20), Australia (14), South Africa (10).

Which shark species were most often involved in 1975 attacks?

Based on incident records, the most frequently identified species in 1975 were White shark, 1.2 m [4'] shark, 1.5 m [5'] shark.