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Whitehaven, ENGLAND — Reported 15-Aug-1826

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Shark Attack Incident

Whitehaven, ENGLAND

August 14, 1826

Unknown outcome

DateReported 15-Aug-1826

TypeUnprovoked

CountryENGLAND

LocationWhitehaven

ActivityBathing

InjuryFATAL

Victimchild

SourceThe Times (London), 8/15/1826

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