Shark Attack Data

Shark Attacks: The Database

Shark attack at Woolsey's Point, East River in New York, United States of America

GSAF Case # 1894.08.21
Date 21 Aug 1894
Country United States of America
Area New York
Location Woolsey's Point, East River
Activity Swimming
Name Catherine Beach
Sex Female
Age
Injury No injury
Time
Species Shovelnose shark, 5'
Investigator or Source NY Times, 8/22/1894
Fatal? Not fatal
Incident Type Unprovoked