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Shark Attack in 20 miles from Havana, Caribbean Sea, CUBA (Unknown Date)

This page contains details about a shark attack that occurred in 20 miles from Havana, Caribbean Sea, CUBA on Unknown Date. The incident involved a Atkins' remains were recovered from a dusky shark, C. obscurus, by Capt. W. F. Young, shark fisherman shark during seaplane columbus ditched in the sea activities.

Incident Details

Date Unknown Date
Location 20 miles from Havana, Caribbean Sea, CUBA
Activity seaplane Columbus ditched in the sea
Species Atkins' remains were recovered from a dusky shark, C. obscurus, by Capt. W. F. Young, shark fisherman
Injury Although this incident is listed elsewhere as a shark attack, the account of the disaster suggests the 4 who perished probably drowned. Five people survived
Fatal No
Sex M
Age Unknown
Time Unknown

Notes

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