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Off Algeciras, SPAIN — 13-Jul-1862

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Shark Attack Incident

Off Algeciras, SPAIN

July 12, 1862

Fatal

Date13-Jul-1862

TypeUnprovoked

CountrySPAIN

LocationOff Algeciras

ActivitySwimming alongside the SS Kearsarge

Species16' shark

InjuryFATAL

VictimTibbetts, Male

Time18h30

SourceC. Moore; W.H. Bedlam

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