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INDIAN OCEAN — Reported 25-Dec-1888

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Shark Attack Incident

INDIAN OCEAN

December 24, 1888

Non-fatal

DateReported 25-Dec-1888

TypeUnprovoked

CountryINDIAN OCEAN

ActivitySwimming

InjuryFoot severed

VictimE. Burnside, Male

SourceWest Australian, 12/25/1888

-10.0000°, 70.0000°via nominatim

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