Shark attack at Atlantic Beach, Mayport, Florida, Usa

Shark attack details: Atlantic Beach, Mayport, Florida, 31-May-1944
Date of attack: May 31st 1944
Location: Atlantic Beach, Mayport, Florida
Shark species: 1.8 m [6'] blacktip shark or spinner shark
Name of victim: Mary Ann Shands
Age of victim: 15 years old
Sex of victim: F
Activity: Bathing
Injury: Left calf bitten

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1.8 m [6'] blacktip shark or spinner shark 1.8 m [6'] Blacktip shark or spinner shark

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