Shark attack at Hesamabad area of Shushtar, 420 km from the sea, Karun River, Iran

Shark attack details: Hesamabad area of Shushtar, 420 km from the sea, Karun River, 1954
Date of attack: July 1st 1954
Location: Hesamabad area of Shushtar, 420 km from the sea, Karun River
Shark species: Bull shark suspected due to freshwater habitat
Name of victim: Mr. Kasem Jasem
Sex of victim: M
Activity:
Injury: FATAL

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Bull shark suspected due to freshwater habitat Bull shark suspected due to freshwater habitat

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  • Ahvaz, on the Karun River (11)
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