List of all shark attacks in Hoogly River
Fatal Attacks
1
Unprovoked Attacks
2
Total Attacks
2
There have been a total of 2 shark attacks in Hoogly River. Out of those, 1 have unfortunately been fatal which brings the percentage of fatal attacks to 50.00%. 2 attacks came out of the blue while 0 have been provoked by humans.
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Unprovoked
Fatal
Non Fatal
| Location | Date | Time | Species | Activity | Injury | Fatal | Person |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Near Calcutta | 31-12-1877 | Thigh severely bitten, femur exposed & grooved | NO | Indian | |||
| Ghat | 12-05-1868 | Before 10h30 | Identified as C. gangeticus by Dr. J. Fayrer | Standing | FATAL, upper left thigh, groin & buttocks severely bitten, leg surgically amputated at the hip | YES | 35yo male |
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