Shark attack at Shatt-al Arab River, Basrah, Iraq

Shark attack details: Shatt-al Arab River, Basrah, 1945
Date of attack: July 1st 1945
Location: Shatt-al Arab River, Basrah
Shark species: Bull shark
Name of victim: male
Age of victim: 15 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Swimming
Injury: Left foot bitten

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