List of Fatal, Unprovoked Shark Attacks in The United States - 1920s

1920s

Name, Age Date Species Location; Comments
Unidentified boy 1926 Unconfirmed This victim was killed by a shark in Sea Bright, New Jersey.
William J. Goins May 18, 1926 Great white shark Goins was attacked while swimming off Haleiwa, Oahu, Hawaii. Witnesses describe Goins as giving a loud shriek before suddenly disappearing beneath the surface. His remains were recovered from a 12.5-foot (3.8 m) great white shark captured off Kahuku.
Professor Winslow November 1924 Unconfirmed Winslow died after both legs and arms were severely bitten by a shark in Santurce, Puerto Rico.
Miss Bourne December 15, 1922 Unconfirmed Bourne died after her leg was bitten by a shark in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Dorothy MacLatchie, 18 June 17, 1922 Unconfirmed Killed by a "monster fish", MacLatchie was floating next to the Municipal Pier in St. Petersburg, Florida.

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