33 attacks recorded (6 fatal)
| Date | Country | Region | Location | Fatal? | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1st 1972 | South Africa | Eastern Cape Province | St. George | Y | |
| Feb 5th 1972 | Australia | Tasmania | Elliot's Cove | N | |
| Feb 20th 1972 | Australia | Victoria | Wilson's Promontory, Waratah Bay | N | |
| Mar 16th 1972 | USA | Hawaii | Waihe'e, Wailuku, Maui | N | |
| Mar 21st 1972 | Pacific Ocean | N | |||
| Apr 1st 1972 | Mozambique | Gaza | Xai Xai | Y | |
| Apr 1st 1972 | Australia | Queensland | Wellington Point | N | |
| Apr 16th 1972 | Western Samoa | Upolu Island | Nu | Y | |
| May 6th 1972 | French Polynesia | Ah | N | ||
| May 28th 1972 | USA | California | Bird Rock, near Tomales Point, Marin County | N | |
| Jun 26th 1972 | Australia | Queensland | Bundaberg | N | |
| Jun 26th 1972 | Australia | Queensland | Bundaberg | N | |
| Jul 1st 1972 | Marshall Islands | Illeginni Atoll | N | ||
| Jul 1st 1972 | France | Antibes | N | ||
| Jul 5th 1972 | USA | California | Laguna Beach, Orange County | N | |
| Jul 19th 1972 | USA | California | Point Purisima, Santa Barbara County | N | |
| Aug 8th 1972 | Australia | Tasmania | Nubeena | N | |
| Aug 17th 1972 | USA | Hawaii | Waimanu, Honoka'a, Hawai'i | N | |
| Aug 29th 1972 | USA | Florida | Crescent Beach, St. Johns County | N | |
| Sep 4th 1972 | Mozambique | Inhaca Island | N | ||
| Sep 9th 1972 | USA | California | Point Sur, Monterey County | N | |
| Oct 10th 1972 | New Zealand | North Island | Wanganui | N | |
| Oct 14th 1972 | USA | Florida | New Smyrna Beach, Volusia County | N | |
| Oct 14th 1972 | USA | US Virgin Islands | Cane Bay, St. Croix | Y | |
| Oct 21st 1972 | Australia | New South Wales | Tabourie Beach | N | |
| Oct 22nd 1972 | Australia | Queensland | Stevens Reef, 70 miles from Mackay | N | |
| Dec 1st 1972 | Reunion | Saint Philippe | Basse Vall | Y | |
| Dec 8th 1972 | Australia | New South Wales | Marineland, Sydney | N | |
| Dec 22nd 1972 | Australia | Queensland | Currumbin Rock | N | |
| Dec 24th 1972 | South Africa | Western Cape Province | Hartenbos | N | |
| Dec 26th 1972 | Mozambique | Gaza | Xai Xai | N | |
| Dec 29th 1972 | Mexico | Guerrero | Revolcadero Beach, Acapulco | Y | |
| Dec 31st 1972 | South Africa | Western Cape Province | Millers Point | N |