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INDIAN OCEAN? — Reported 30-Nov-1872

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Shark Attack Incident

INDIAN OCEAN?

November 29, 1872

Fatal

DateReported 30-Nov-1872

TypeUnprovoked

CountryINDIAN OCEAN?

ActivitySwimming to avoid capture

InjuryFATAL

VictimMalay pirates, Male

SourceThe Mercury, 11/230/1872

-10.0000°, 70.0000°via nominatim

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