Shark attack at Shatt-al-Arab River near Abu al Khasib, Basrah, Iraq

Shark attack details: Shatt-al-Arab River near Abu al Khasib, Basrah, 1960s
Date of attack: December 30th 1960
Location: Shatt-al-Arab River near Abu al Khasib, Basrah
Shark species: Bull shark
Name of victim: male
Age of victim: 16 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Swimming in section of river used for washing clothes & cooking utensils
Injury: Right leg lacerated & surgically amputated

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