The USS Indianapolis was torpedoed by a Japanese submarine on July 30, 1945, in the Philippine Sea, resulting in the tragic loss of nearly 600 lives. Of the approximately 900 survivors, only 317 were rescued after four days adrift in shark-infested waters, earning the event the distinction of being the worst shark attack in recorded history.
Ocean of Fear
A US Navy cruiser, the USS Indianapolis, was torpedoed by a Japanese submarine in the Philippine Sea on July 30, 1945, setting the stage for a gripping true story of survival and tragedy.
