Shark attack at Morehead, Carteret County, North Carolina, Usa

Shark attack details: Morehead, Carteret County, North Carolina, 28-Sept-1853
Date of attack: September 28th 1853
Location: Morehead, Carteret County, North Carolina
Shark species: Great white shark
Name of victim: Alfetto
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Commercial Salvage Diving
Injury: No injury. Copper breastplate & harness bitten

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