Shark attack at Van Camp wharf, Tutuila Island,, American Samoa

Shark attack details: Van Camp wharf, Tutuila Island,, 12-Dec-1958
Date of attack: December 12th 1958
Location: Van Camp wharf, Tutuila Island,
Shark species: Tiger shark
Name of victim: Sailor of tuna vessel No.12 Taiyo Marei
Age of victim: 22 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Cleaning hull of ship
Injury: FATAL, left thigh & hip bitten

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