Shark attack at Matanzas in Matanzas Province (north coast), Cuba
| GSAF Case # | 1839.04.14 |
|---|---|
| Date | 14 Apr 1839 |
| Country | Cuba |
| Area | Matanzas Province (north coast) |
| Location | Matanzas |
| Activity | Sitting on gunwale of boat |
| Name | sailor |
| Sex | Male |
| Age | |
| Injury | FATAL |
| Time | |
| Species | "a large shark" |
| Investigator or Source | Daily Courant, 5/31/1839 |
| Fatal? | Fatal |
| Incident Type | Unprovoked |