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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

Non-fatal

Date13-Jul-1916

TypeUnprovoked

CountryUSA

LocationSheepshead Bay, Brooklyn

ActivitySwimming

InjuryAnkle bruised

VictimThomas Richards, Male

SourceNY Tribune, 7/14/1916

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