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Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, USA — 13-Jul-1916

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Shark Attack Incident

Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, USA

July 12, 1916

Unknown outcome

Date13-Jul-1916

TypeInvalid

CountryUSA

LocationSheepshead Bay, Brooklyn

ActivitySwimming

InjuryNo attack, no injury

VictimGertude Hoffman, Female

Time10h00

SourceNew York Times, 7/14/1916

40.5912°, -73.9446°via nominatim

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