Shark attack at In a canal 10 miles north of St Augustine, Florida, Usa

Shark attack details: In a canal 10 miles north of St Augustine, Florida, 04-Aug-1947
Date of attack: August 4th 1947
Location: In a canal 10 miles north of St Augustine, Florida
Shark species: Possibly C. leucas
Name of victim: Ralph Reginald Rives, Jr.
Age of victim: 20 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Swimming
Injury: FATAL, calf bitten, leg surgically amputated

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