Shark Attack in Off Guadalcanal, Unknown, SOLOMON ISLANDS (Unknown Date)
This page contains details about a shark attack that occurred in Off Guadalcanal, Unknown, SOLOMON ISLANDS on Unknown Date. The incident involved a Unknown shark during anti-aircraft cruiser uss atlanta (cl,-05) travelling in convoy after the battle of midway, encountered a japanese flotilla (battle of guadalcanal) &, heavily damaged by gunfire, she was lost off lunga point. victim was swimming when bitten. activities.
Incident Details
| Date | Unknown Date |
|---|---|
| Location | Off Guadalcanal, Unknown, SOLOMON ISLANDS |
| Activity | Anti-Aircraft cruiser USS Atlanta (CL,-05) travelling in convoy after the Battle of Midway, encountered a Japanese flotilla (Battle of Guadalcanal) &, heavily damaged by gunfire, she was lost off Lunga Point. Victim was swimming when bitten. |
| Species | Unknown |
| Injury | Injured by sharks, but managed to swim ashore 6.5 hours later |
| Fatal | No |
| Sex | M |
| Age | Unknown |
| Time | Unknown |
Notes
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