1816 Shark Attack in Rhode Island...
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CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, Sept. 3, 1816.
* Early news of a shark attack
* Providence Rhode Island
* Early news of a shark attack
* Providence Rhode Island
Pg. 2 has a report from Providence stating that a black boy was caught and mangled by a shark while attempting to swim to shore from a vessel in Bristol harbor. Attempts were made to save him but he was carried down. His remains were found a few days later ...deprived of both legs and arms. Other news of the day and advertisements. Lite foxing, otherwise in good condition.
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