Shark attack at Near Port Arthur, Texas, Usa

Shark attack details: Near Port Arthur, Texas, 10-Jul-1950
Date of attack: July 10th 1950
Location: Near Port Arthur, Texas
Shark species: Hammerhead shark
Name of victim: Mark Majors III
Age of victim: 11 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Swimming
Injury: Laceration to leg

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