What type of shark attacked the Indianapolis?

Estimates of the number who died from shark attacks range from a few dozen to almost 150. It’s impossible to be sure. But either way, the ordeal of the Indianapolis survivors remains the worst maritime disaster in U.S. naval history. Sources: Richard Bedser. Ocean of Fear: Worst Shark Attack Ever. read more

The sharks which attacked the USS Indianapolis crew were oceanic whitetips The fact that the sharks tended to attack live victims close to the surface is consistent with them being oceanic whitetips (known as the Dark Knights of the Ocean). read more