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| Activity | Number of deaths | Average no. per year |
|---|---|---|
| Crocodile attacks | 8 | 0.7 |
| Shark attacks | 11 | 1.0 |
| Lightning strikes | 19 | 1.7 |
| Bee stings | 20 | 1.8 |
| Scuba diving accidents | 88 | 8.0 |
| Drowning and submersions | 3,367 | 306.1 |
| Motor vehicle accidents | 32,772 | 2979.3 |
Since 1791 there have been 506 recorded shark attacks in Australian waters, of which 184 were fatal. About 49 attacks have been attributed to the white shark, and 22 of these were fatal.