Shark Attacks in 2000

In 2000, the Global Shark Attack File logged 97 shark attacks worldwide — 258.1% above the historical annual average. 18 were fatal (18.6%). United States accounted for the most incidents that year, with 52.

Total recorded

Fatal

Fatality rate

18.6%

Global avg 21.1%

vs. annual avg

258% above

Hist. avg 27.1/yr

Countries with the most incidents in 2000

Country	Recorded incidents
United States	52
Australia	18
South Africa	5
Tanzania	5
New Zealand	4

Species most often involved in 2000

Species	Recorded incidents
White shark	11
Tiger shark	6
Thought to involve a Zambesi shark	5
Blacktip shark	3
Shark involvement prior to death was not confirmed	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 2000

1999 All years →2001

Frequently Asked Questions

How many shark attacks were there in 2000?

The Global Shark Attack File records 97 shark attacks worldwide in 2000, with 18 fatalities.

What was the shark attack fatality rate in 2000?

18.6% of shark attacks recorded in 2000 were fatal.

Which countries had the most shark attacks in 2000?

The countries with the most recorded incidents in 2000 were United States (52), Australia (18), South Africa (5).

Which shark species were most often involved in 2000 attacks?

Based on incident records, the most frequently identified species in 2000 were White shark, Tiger shark, Thought to involve a Zambesi shark.