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Cape Hatteras, USA — 30-Sep-1855

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Shark Attack Incident

Cape Hatteras, USA

September 29, 1855

Non-fatal

Date30-Sep-1855

TypeSea Disaster

CountryUSA

LocationCape Hatteras

Activityship William Penn grounded & broke apart

InjuryFoot bitten

Victimsailor, Male

SourceNY Times, 10/12/1855

35.2252°, -75.5279°via nominatim

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