Shark attack at Municipal Beach, West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida, Usa

Shark attack details: Municipal Beach, West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida, 21-Sep-1931
Date of attack: September 21st 1931
Location: Municipal Beach, West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida
Shark species: 2.4 m [8'] hammerhead, according to lifeguard Sam Barrows
Name of victim: Gertrude Holiday
Age of victim: 20 years old
Sex of victim: F
Activity: Swimming
Injury: Right thigh & calf lacerated

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2.4 m [8'] hammerhead, according to lifeguard Sam Barrows 2.4 m [8'] hammerhead, according to lifeguard Sam Barrows

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