The United States History

The Most Dramatic & Deadliest Shark Attack in the US History

An incident that forced us to think that drowning was a much better way to die

Photo by David Clode on Unsplash

The tragedy of the USS Indianapolis is considered one of the greatest disasters in the history of the United States Navy. If you have seen Steven Spielberg’s 1975 mega-hit, Jaws, one of the most riveting moments in the movie is a speech by the character Quint, recounting the slaughter of the crew of the USS Indianapolis by a school of sharks.

I’ll never put on a life jacket again. Quint had said.

If you thought some clever screenwriter just made it up for the film, well, then let me fill you in with all the gory details.

Let’s dive deep into the ocean and take a look at the deadliest shark attack in human history.

1. The Ship Was Sunk by a Japanese Submarine

Image of USS Indianapolis on 10th July 1945, 20 days before the shark attack.

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