10 attacks recorded (3 fatal)
| Date | Country | Region | Location | Fatal? | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1st 1940 | Australia | Queensland | Malagigi, Barrier Reef | N | |
| Jan 15th 1940 | Australia | Queensland | Surfers Paradise, near Southport | N | |
| Jan 23rd 1940 | Australia | New South Wales | North Brighton, Botany Bay | Y | |
| Jan 29th 1940 | Australia | Queensland | Brisbane River | N | |
| Feb 4th 1940 | Australia | New South Wales | North Brighton, Botany Bay | Y | |
| Feb 20th 1940 | Australia | New South Wales | Sydney Harbour | N | |
| Mar 20th 1940 | Australia | New South Wales | Gerringong | N | |
| Dec 10th 1940 | Australia | Northern Territory | Darwin | N | |
| Dec 19th 1940 | Australia | Queensland | Double Island Beach | N | |
| Dec 28th 1940 | Australia | New South Wales | Stockton Beach, Newcastle | Y |