1816 Shark Attack in Rhode Island...

CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, Sept. 3, 1816. 
* Early news of a shark attack
* Providence Rhode Island

Pg. 2 has a report from Providence stating that a black boy was caught and mangled by a shark while attempting to swim to shore from a vessel in Bristol harbor. Attempts were made to save him but he was carried down. His remains were found a few days later ...deprived of both legs and arms. Other news of the day and advertisements. Lite foxing, otherwise in good condition.