Shark Attacks in 1999

In 1999, the Global Shark Attack File logged 66 shark attacks worldwide — 143.7% above the historical annual average. 5 were fatal (7.6%). United States accounted for the most incidents that year, with 36.

Total recorded

Fatal

Fatality rate

7.6%

Global avg 21.1%

vs. annual avg

144% above

Hist. avg 27.1/yr

Countries with the most incidents in 1999

Country	Recorded incidents
United States	36
New Zealand	6
South Africa	6
Brazil	5
Marshall Islands	3

Species most often involved in 1999

Species	Recorded incidents
White shark	8
Sevengill shark	4
Shark involvement not confirmed	4
Tiger shark	4
Grey reef shark	3

Counts based on the species field in the Global Shark Attack File. Species identification in incident reports is not always reliable.

Notable incidents in 1999

1998 All years →2000

Frequently Asked Questions

How many shark attacks were there in 1999?

The Global Shark Attack File records 66 shark attacks worldwide in 1999, with 5 fatalities.

What was the shark attack fatality rate in 1999?

7.6% of shark attacks recorded in 1999 were fatal.

Which countries had the most shark attacks in 1999?

The countries with the most recorded incidents in 1999 were United States (36), New Zealand (6), South Africa (6).

Which shark species were most often involved in 1999 attacks?

Based on incident records, the most frequently identified species in 1999 were White shark, Sevengill shark, Shark involvement not confirmed.