13 attacks recorded (5 fatal)
| Date | Country | Region | Location | Fatal? | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 25th 1890 | Malta | Marsascala | Munxar Reef | Y | |
| May 14th 1890 | South Africa | Port Elizabeth | N | ||
| Jun 14th 1890 | Persian Gulf | N | |||
| Jul 1st 1890 | South Africa | KZN | Cape Vidal | Y | |
| Jul 1st 1890 | New Zealand | North Island | Lampton Harbour, Wellington | Y | |
| Jul 1st 1890 | India | Tamil Nadu | Tuticorin | N | |
| Jul 1st 1890 | India | Tamil Nadu | Tuticorin | N | |
| Aug 8th 1890 | Samoa | Upolu Island | Apia Harbour | N | |
| Aug 9th 1890 | USA | Connecticut | Bridgeport | N | |
| Aug 17th 1890 | USA | New Jersey | Off Normandie-by-the-Sea, Monmouth County | N | |
| Oct 25th 1890 | Atlantic Ocean | Y | |||
| Dec 27th 1890 | British New Guinea | Woodlark Islands | Off Panamota | N | |
| Dec 30th 1890 | Australia | Queensland | Moreton Bay | Y |