13 attacks recorded (5 fatal)
| Date | Country | Region | Location | Fatal? | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 22nd 1888 | Australia | New South Wales | Sydney Harbor | N | |
| Feb 1st 1888 | South Africa | Eastern Cape Province | Mzimvubu River mouth | Y | |
| Feb 17th 1888 | New Zealand | South Island | Oamaru | N | |
| Jun 18th 1888 | Australia | Victoria | Point Cook, Port Phillip Bay | N | |
| Jun 24th 1888 | Australia | Victoria | Port Melbourne | N | |
| Jul 1st 1888 | Libya | Off Tripoli | N | ||
| Jul 13th 1888 | India | Gujarat | Cutch Coast | Y | |
| Jul 20th 1888 | Jamaica | N | |||
| Aug 1st 1888 | USA | New York | N | ||
| Aug 14th 1888 | Canada | Off Sable Island | Y | ||
| Dec 1st 1888 | Australia | New South Wales | Hawkesbury Bridge, Sydney | Y | |
| Dec 9th 1888 | Australia | New South Wales | Iron Cove Bridge, Sydney (Estuary) | Y | |
| Dec 25th 1888 | Indian Ocean | Between Perth & Colombo | N |