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The casualties of the 1916 attacks are listed in the International Shark Attack File—of which Burgess is director—as victims of a great white. [47] The increased presence of humans in the water was a factor in the attacks: "As the worldwide human population continues to rise year after year, so does ... interest in aquatic recreation.
Fernicola offers an in-depth investigation of the shark attacks of 1916 plus modern-day attacks. He interviewed people connected with the victims of the attacks and examines the arguments and conclusions of contemporary and modern scientists to determine the species of the shark involved in the attacks.
An adapted version, Close to Shore: The Terrifying Shark Attacks of 1916, was published in 2003, aimed at a middle-school audience, with fewer biographical background of the victims. [3] There are photos and news clippings not in the original. [4] Capuzzo's description of the shark's behaviour verges on being anthropomorphic. [5]
The shark lurks nearby, and one of the searchers is injured. Stan's friends gave up, but Stan refused to stop searching. Just when it seemed all hope was lost, Stan finds Lester. But their relief is short-lived as the shark attacks again, knocking Lester out of Stan's arms. Alex hits the shark with a paddle, and it lets go of Stan.
Fernicola, who authored "12 Days of Terror," an account of the 1916 shark attacks, said unknowns about the great white shark contributed to inappropriate responses in the past. Today, there is a ...
In a post on Caringbridge.org, Lulu Gribbin’s mother, Ann Blair Gribbin, said the attack happened during her first mother-daughter beach trip with Lulu. Shark attack victims are recovering from ...
Unconfirmed, presumed to be a tiger shark: The victim was riding surf near Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii at the time of the attack. The shark bit off most or all of the victim's limbs, while his torso was left floating in the water. The attack was reportedly witnessed "by a number of Hawaiian chiefs." [6] Joseph Blaney, 52: July 12, 1830
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