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Absecon, Atlantic County, USA — 13-Jul-1842

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Shark Attack Incident

Absecon, Atlantic County, USA

July 12, 1842

Non-fatal

Date13-Jul-1842

TypeUnprovoked

CountryUSA

LocationAbsecon, Atlantic County

ActivitySwimming

InjuryLacerations to leg

Victimmale, Male, 15 years old

SourceBrooklyn Evening Star, 7/14/1842

39.4285°, -74.4957°via nominatim

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