Shark attack at Charleston Harbor, Charleston County, South Carolina, Usa

Shark attack details: Charleston Harbor, Charleston County, South Carolina, Reported 05-Aug-1853
Date of attack: August 5th 1853
Location: Charleston Harbor, Charleston County, South Carolina
Shark species: Tiger shark (pregnant)
Name of victim: male
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Swimming
Injury: FATAL

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