Date26-Oct-1944
TypeSea Disaster
CountryPHILIPPINES
ActivityUSS Hoel DD 533 sunk on 10/24/1944 in the Battle off Samar. 2 crewmen were swimmng alongside a floater net &
InjuryFATAL, both were killed by sharks
Victim2 men, Male
SourceGlenn Hatch Parkin, gunner
Shark Data Lab