Date03-Feb-1960
TypeInvalid
CountryUSA
LocationMaui
ActivityS2F-1 airplane crashed immediately after carrier take-off
SpeciesShark involvement prior to deaths was not confirmed
InjuryOf crew of 4, only 1 person survived (broken legs but no shark bites). Within 20 minutes of his rescue large sharks were in area. No remains of other 3 crew recovered, and shark involvement in their deaths is questionable.
VictimCrew of Anti-submarine Squadron 23
Time02h00
SourceL. Schultz & M. Malin, p.562; SAF Case #870
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