Shark attack at Brooklyn in New York, United States of America
| GSAF Case # | 1878.08.08 |
|---|---|
| Date | 08 Aug 1878 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Area | New York |
| Location | Brooklyn |
| Activity | Swimming |
| Name | George Gates |
| Sex | Male |
| Age | 14 |
| Injury | FATAL |
| Time | Afternoon |
| Species | |
| Investigator or Source | NY Times, 8/9 & 8/16/1878 |
| Fatal? | Fatal |
| Incident Type | Unprovoked |