Shark attack at Madras, Tamil Nadu, India

Shark attack details: Madras, Tamil Nadu, Reported 03-Oct-1889
Date of attack: October 3rd 1889
Location: Madras, Tamil Nadu
Shark species: unknown
Name of victim: B, a young English officer
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Swimming
Injury: FATAL

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