Shark Attack Incident

“Southern Wharf”, USA

December 31, 1836

Unknown outcome

DateCa. 1837

TypeInvalid

CountryUSA

Location“Southern Wharf”

SpeciesShark involvement prior to death unconfirmed

Injury7.6 m [25'] shark caught contained human remains

Victimadult male, a sailor, Male

SourceW. H. Gregg

38.8778°, -77.0232°via nominatim