Shark Attacks in 2004

In 2004, the Global Shark Attack File logged 92 shark attacks worldwide — 239.7% above the historical annual average. 14 were fatal (15.2%). United States accounted for the most incidents that year, with 35.

Total recorded

Fatal

Fatality rate

15.2%

Global avg 21.1%

vs. annual avg

240% above

Hist. avg 27.1/yr

Countries with the most incidents in 2004

Country	Recorded incidents
United States	35
Australia	17
South Africa	10
Brazil	7
New Zealand	6

Species most often involved in 2004

Species	Recorded incidents
Raggedtooth shark	5
Tiger shark	5
Bull shark	5
White shark	4
Bronze whaler shark	4

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

Notable incidents in 2004

2003 All years →2005

Frequently Asked Questions

How many shark attacks were there in 2004?

The Global Shark Attack File records 92 shark attacks worldwide in 2004, with 14 fatalities.

What was the shark attack fatality rate in 2004?

15.2% of shark attacks recorded in 2004 were fatal.

Which countries had the most shark attacks in 2004?

The countries with the most recorded incidents in 2004 were United States (35), Australia (17), South Africa (10).

Which shark species were most often involved in 2004 attacks?

Based on incident records, the most frequently identified species in 2004 were Raggedtooth shark, Tiger shark, Bull shark.