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Patapsco River, USA — 31-Aug-1848

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Shark Attack Incident

Patapsco River, USA

August 30, 1848

Non-fatal

Date31-Aug-1848

TypeUnprovoked

CountryUSA

LocationPatapsco River

ActivitySwimming

InjuryLeft leg severely bitten

VictimWilliam Haywood, Male, 15 years old

SourceAdams Sentinel, 9/4/1848

39.2213°, -76.6875°via nominatim

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