38 attacks recorded (6 fatal)
| Date | Country | Region | Location | Fatal? | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1st 1976 | USA | Hawaii | Off Lahaina, Maui | Y | |
| Jan 2nd 1976 | New Zealand | North Island | Te Kaha, East coast | Y | |
| Jan 8th 1976 | USA | Florida | Off Fort Pierce | N | |
| Jan 11th 1976 | South Africa | Western Cape Province | Kalk Bay | N | |
| Jan 12th 1976 | Australia | Queensland | Harvey Bay | N | |
| Jan 13th 1976 | South Africa | Western Cape Province | Hartenbos | N | |
| Feb 3rd 1976 | South Africa | Western Cape Province | False Bay | N | |
| Mar 2nd 1976 | South Africa | Western Cape Province | 2 km from Macassar, False Bay | N | |
| Mar 9th 1976 | South Africa | Western Cape Province | 2 km from Macassar, False Bay | N | |
| Mar 12th 1976 | South Africa | Western Cape Province | Robberg Point | N | |
| Mar 12th 1976 | USA | Florida | New Smyrna Beach, Volusia County | N | |
| Apr 28th 1976 | USA | Texas | Galveston Island | N | |
| May 2nd 1976 | South Africa | Western Cape Province | 40 km off Cape Point | N | |
| Jun 1st 1976 | Australia | Queensland | Off Stradbroke Island | N | |
| Jun 10th 1976 | USA | Hawaii | Kama'ole Beach, Park No. 1, Kihei, Maui | N | |
| Jun 23rd 1976 | USA | Florida | St. Andrews State Park, Bay County | N | |
| Jul 12th 1976 | USA | Florida | St. Lucie County | N | |
| Jul 16th 1976 | USA | Hawaii | Maha'ulepu, Koloa, Kaua'i | Y | |
| Jul 21st 1976 | USA | Louisiana | Scofield - Sandy Point | N | |
| Jul 24th 1976 | USA | Florida | St. Lucie County | N | |
| Aug 24th 1976 | USA | Oregon | Winchester Bay | N | |
| Aug 26th 1976 | USA | North Carolina | Emerald Isle Pier (near Morehead City), Carteret County | N | |
| Sep 6th 1976 | USA | Florida | Sebastian | N | |
| Sep 12th 1976 | USA | Florida | Jacksonville | Y | |
| Sep 12th 1976 | USA | Florida | Jacksonville | Y | |
| Sep 17th 1976 | Hong Kong | South China Sea 200 miles from Hong Kong | Y | ||
| Sep 19th 1976 | Australia | South Australia | Point Lowly, north of Whyalla | N | |
| Sep 22nd 1976 | New Caledonia | Sarcelle | N | ||
| Oct 6th 1976 | South Africa | Eastern Cape Province | Cape St. Francis | N | |
| Oct 18th 1976 | USA | California | Moonstone Beach, Humboldt County | N | |
| Oct 27th 1976 | South Africa | Western Cape Province | Gordon | N | |
| Nov 1st 1976 | South Africa | Western Cape Province | Macassar | N | |
| Nov 23rd 1976 | South Africa | KZN | Warner Beach | N | |
| Nov 25th 1976 | USA | Florida | Delray Beach, Palm Beach County | N | |
| Nov 26th 1976 | Australia | Queensland | Southport Bar | N | |
| Nov 27th 1976 | South Africa | Western Cape Province | Clifton | N | |
| Dec 18th 1976 | USA | California | San Miguel Island | N | |
| Dec 29th 1976 | Australia | Queensland | Caloundra | N |