Shark attack at Hesamabad, Karun River, Iran

Shark attack details: Hesamabad, Karun River, 1957
Date of attack: July 1st 1957
Location: Hesamabad, Karun River
Shark species: Bull shark
Name of victim: Mr. Falah
Sex of victim: M
Activity:
Injury: Survived

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Iran

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Attacks by location

  • Ahvaz, on the Karun River (11)
  • Bashamir (3)
  • Hesamabad area of Shushtar, 420 km from the sea (2)
  • near Ahvaz, 275 km from the sea (2)