Home > Years > 1856 1856 Shark attacks in 1856. Browse 4 documented incidents. 4 Total Incidents 3 Fatal Attacks All Incidents 🔴 Fatal Swimming Attack - 1856 📍 Colwell Bay, Isle of Wight, ENGLAND 🟡 Non-fatal Swimming Attack - 1856 📍 Point Henry, Victoria, AUSTRALIA 🔴 Fatal Swimming Attack - 1856 📍 Unknown Location 🔴 Fatal Swimming Attack - 1856 📍 FIJI