Shark attack at Chicago (Lake Michigan), Illinois, Usa

Shark attack details: Chicago (Lake Michigan), Illinois, 1955
Date of attack: July 1st 1955
Location: Chicago (Lake Michigan), Illinois
Shark species: Bull shark
Name of victim: George Lawson
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Swimming
Injury: Right leg bitten

View detailed report (PDF)

Bull shark Bull shark

Usa

Attacks by region

Attacks by location

  • New Smyrna Beach, Volusia County (195)
  • Ponce Inlet, Volusia County (48)
  • Daytona Beach, Volusia County (35)
  • Cocoa Beach, Brevard County (30)
  • Myrtle Beach, Horry County (22)
  • Melbourne Beach, Brevard County (21)
  • Isle of Palms, Charleston County (18)
  • Jacksonville Beach, Duval County (14)
  • Jensen Beach, Martin County (13)
  • Florida Keys (12)