Shark Attack Incident

Sao Miguel, AZORES

August 30, 1959

Non-fatal

DateReported 31-Aug-1959

TypeWatercraft

CountryAZORES

LocationSao Miguel

ActivityFishing

SpeciesWhite shark, based on 2 teeth retrieved from rudder

InjuryNo injury to occupants; shark bit rudder

Victim40' bonito boat

SourceA. Cordeiro

37.8086°, -25.4731°via nominatim