Shark Attack Incident

Hoogly River, Calcutta, INDIA

May 31, 1870

Non-fatal

Date01-Jun-1870

TypeUnprovoked

CountryINDIA

LocationHoogly River, Calcutta

ActivityBathing / standing

InjuryRight foot & leg bitten, surgically amputated

VictimB., "an Ooryah coolie", Male, 40 years old

SourceJ. Fayrer, M.D.

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