Shark attack at Mill Bay, Devon, England

Shark attack details: Mill Bay, Devon, May 1812
Date of attack: May 1st 1812
Location: Mill Bay, Devon
Shark species: Thought to involve a porbeagle or Mako shark
Name of victim: soldier from the Lancashire militia
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Swimming
Injury: Both legs injured

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Thought to involve a porbeagle or mako shark Thought to involve a porbeagle or Mako shark

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