Shark attack, 1944-10-25 (Sea Disaster)
Location: , Off Samar Island in the Gulf of Leyte, PHILIPPINES
Activity: USS Johnston DD 557 sunk on 10/24/1944 in the Battle off Samara. Crewmen were swimming beside a raft.
Victim: William Clinton Carter, Jr. & 2 other men (M, age )
Injury: Clinton was bitten on his back, 2 others did not survive
Fatal: Y
Source: Abiline Reporter News, 12/29/1944