Shark attack at Ahvaz, on the Karun River, Khuzestan Province, Iran

Shark attack details: Ahvaz, on the Karun River, Khuzestan Province, No date, Before 1987
Date of attack: July 1st 1987
Location: Ahvaz, on the Karun River, Khuzestan Province
Shark species: Bull shark
Name of victim: Mr. Jabar-Kaaby
Sex of victim: M
Activity:
Injury: Foot severed

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