Shark attack at Beach Haven, Ocean County, New Jersey, Usa

Shark attack details: Beach Haven, Ocean County, New Jersey, 01-Jul-1916
Date of attack: July 1st 1916
Location: Beach Haven, Ocean County, New Jersey
Shark species: Thought to involve a 2.6 m [8.5'] Great white shark
Name of victim: Charles E. Vansant
Age of victim: 24 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Swimming
Injury: FATAL, left leg bitten

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Thought to involve a 2.6 m [8.5'] white shark Thought to involve a 2.6 m [8.5'] Great white shark

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