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Last Shark Attack in Iraq

The most recent recorded shark attack in Iraq occurred on 1960s at Shatt-al-Arab River. The incident was non-fatal and involved an unidentified shark. The victim was fishing from a small boat & put his hand in the water while holding a dead fish at the time of the incident.

Date
1960s
Location
Shatt-al-Arab River
Outcome
Non-fatal
Species
Unidentified
Activity
Fishing from a small boat & put his hand in the water while holding a dead fish
Victim
male

What happened

Right hand severed

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Previous recorded incidents in Iraq

Frequently Asked Questions

When was the last shark attack in Iraq?
The most recent recorded shark attack in Iraq was on 1960s, at Shatt-al-Arab River.
Was the latest shark attack in Iraq fatal?
No — the most recent recorded incident at Shatt-al-Arab River was non-fatal.