Shark Attack Database

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Shark Attack in Absecon, Atlantic County, New Jersey, USA (1842)

🟡 Moderate Attack
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Species Not Identified

The shark species involved in this attack could not be determined

Attack Statistics

🌍 Global attack #115 of 6,882 total
📍 Attack #2 in Absecon, Atlantic County
🦈 this species attack #0
🏄 Swimming attack #1231

This page contains details about a shark attack that occurred in Absecon, Atlantic County, New Jersey, USA on 1842. The incident occurred during swimming activities.

Incident Details

Date1842
LocationAbsecon, Atlantic County, New Jersey, USA
ActivitySwimming
SpeciesNot Known
InjuryLaceration/Puncture
SexM
AgeTeen (13-19)

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