Home > Years > 1840 1840 Shark attacks in 1840. Browse 5 documented incidents. 5 Total Incidents 3 Fatal Attacks All Incidents 🔴 Fatal Swimming Attack - 1840 📍 Off Domain, Sydney Harbor, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA 🟡 Non-fatal Attack - 1840 📍 Rewa , Viti Levu Island, FIJI 🔴 Fatal Swimming Attack - 1840 📍 WEST INDIES 🔴 Fatal Attack - 1840 📍 Charleston Harbor, Charleston County, South Carolina, USA 🟡 Non-fatal Boating Attack - 1840 📍 George Town Cove, Tasmania, AUSTRALIA