Shark attack at Pago Pago Bay, Tutila Island, American Samoa

Shark attack details: Pago Pago Bay, Tutila Island, 08-Aug-1955
Date of attack: August 8th 1955
Location: Pago Pago Bay, Tutila Island
Shark species: Blue shark
Name of victim: Sailor from tuna vessel
Age of victim: 28 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Swimming
Injury: FATAL, abdomen bitten

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