Shark attack at Albergotti Creek, near Air Station boat docks, Beaufort, South Carolina, Usa

Shark attack details: Albergotti Creek, near Air Station boat docks, Beaufort, South Carolina, 26-Sep-1959
Date of attack: September 26th 1959
Location: Albergotti Creek, near Air Station boat docks, Beaufort, South Carolina
Shark species: Said to involve Great white shark, but species identify questionable
Name of victim: 12' boat. Occupants: Capt. E.J. Wines, Maj. W. Waller & Larry Waller
Sex of victim:
Activity: Gigging for flounder
Injury:

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Said to involve white shark, but species identify questionable Said to involve Great white shark, but species identify questionable

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