Shark attack at River mouth, Mississippi, Usa

Shark attack details: River mouth, Mississippi, 1879
Date of attack: July 1st 1879
Location: River mouth, Mississippi
Shark species: Tiger shark
Name of victim: Gus Ericsson
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Floating with life buoy after pilot launch capsized
Injury: FATAL

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