You Know Jaws? That Movie With the Not-So-Friendly Fish? Yeah, That Was Basically a Documentary
The USS Indianapolis: a mighty ship that delivered a world-altering atomic bomb, then promptly got sunk by a sneaky sub. But that's not even the wildest part. Oh no, friends, the real terror came after the ship went down.
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| How Many Sailors Were Eaten By Sharks On The Uss Indianapolis |
Sharknado? Nah, Try Sharkapalooza!
Imagine this: you're a sailor, just chilling in the warm waters of the Pacific after your ship gets torpedoed (not ideal, we know). Suddenly, you're surrounded by fins. Not the cool, dolphin kind, but the kind with rows of razor-sharp teeth. Oceanic whitetip sharks, known for their love of a good shipwreck buffet, showed up to the party uninvited.
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These weren't your friendly neighborhood sharks looking for a pool noodle. These guys were HANGRY. And with hundreds of sailors flailing around, well, let's just say it wasn't a pretty picture.
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Separating Fact from Fish Food
So, how many sailors became an afternoon snack? Numbers get fishy (pun intended) here. Estimates range from around 50 to a whopping 150. Regardless of the exact number, it was a horrific event.
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Here's the important part: The shark attacks were just one piece of a terrible ordeal. The sailors faced exposure, dehydration, and injuries for days before rescue.
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But hey, at least they weren't bored? (Too dark? We'll move on.)
How to Not Become Shark Chum: A Totally Unofficial Guide
Alright, alright, since we can't exactly control when a surprise submarine attack might happen (fingers crossed, right?), here are some tips to avoid becoming the main course:
- Befriend a dolphin. Dolphins are known shark repellents (mostly). Just be sure to work on your fish language skills.
- Carry a really big stick. Maybe a harpoon? Just don't accidentally poke your shipmate in the eye.
- Bring your own life raft. Because apparently, life jackets aren't enough when it comes to ravenous sharks. Who knew?
Disclaimer: These are not endorsed by any maritime safety organizations and may or may not involve befriending overly enthusiastic sea creatures.
FAQ: How to Avoid a Sharky Situation
- How to avoid being sunk by a Japanese submarine? This one's a tough one. Maybe learn Morse code and convince them you're delivering birthday cake?
- How to make friends with a dolphin? Flash those pearly whites and practice your best dolphin clicks. They might mistake you for a weird-looking echolocation experiment, but hey, a friend's a friend.
- How to build a life raft out of coconuts? This might require some serious MacGyver skills. Maybe YouTube some tutorials beforehand? Just don't get stranded on a deserted island first.
- How to survive a shark attack? This is where the big stick (or harpoon) comes in. Just remember, sharks are wild animals. Maybe try talking it out? (We don't recommend this.)
- How to forget this entire article ever happened? Retail therapy usually does the trick.
Hopefully, this terrifying (yet slightly humorous) look at the USS Indianapolis will leave you with a newfound appreciation for pool floaties and the importance of having a plan (especially when giant sea monsters are involved).
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