Shark Attack Data

Shark Attacks: The Database

Shark attack at Where Colorado River enters the sea in Turtle Bogue, Costa Rica

GSAF Case # 1919.09.12
Date 12 Sept 1919
Country Costa Rica
Area Turtle Bogue
Location Where Colorado River enters the sea
Activity Small vessel with 13 men on board capsized crossing the bar and 6 men drowned. The 7 survivors were swimming to shore
Name 6 males
Sex Male
Age
Injury FATAL, 6 men were taken by sharks as they neared the beach, 1 survived
Time
Species
Investigator or Source Pinchot, p.85-86
Fatal? Fatal
Incident Type Unprovoked