The USS Indianapolis Disaster Led to History’s Deadliest Shark Attack

Most shark attacks involve a single swimmer or surfer, making headlines because they are so rare. But the sinking of the USS Indianapolis in July 1945 led to one of the most devastating shark-related tragedies in history. After a Japanese submarine torpedoed the cruiser, nearly 900 sailors were left stranded in the Pacific Ocean, where dehydration, exposure, and relentless shark attacks turned their fight for survival into an unimaginable nightmare.