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Cape Finisterre, SPAIN — Reported 28-Aug-1908

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Shark Attack Incident

Cape Finisterre, SPAIN

August 27, 1908

Fatal

DateReported 28-Aug-1908

TypeUnprovoked

CountrySPAIN

LocationCape Finisterre

ActivityFell overboard from P&O steamship Arabia

InjuryFATAL

VictimWilliam Newbury, Male

SourcePoverty Bay Herald, 10/14/1908

42.8825°, -9.2722°via nominatim

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