Shark Attack Incident

Chester River, USA

July 27, 1873

Non-fatal

Date28-Jul-1873

TypeProvoked

CountryUSA

LocationChester River

ActivityFishing (Seining)

InjuryLeg severely bitten by netted shark. Lower leg surgically amputated PROVOKED INCIDENT

VictimJames Green, Male

SourceNY Times, 7/30/1873

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