Shark attack at Mona Island, 40 miles west of the mainland , Puerto Rico, Usa

Shark attack details: Mona Island, 40 miles west of the mainland , Puerto Rico, 5-Jul-1952
Date of attack: July 5th 1952
Location: Mona Island, 40 miles west of the mainland , Puerto Rico
Shark species: 1.5 m [5'] Tiger shark
Name of victim: Juan Suarez Morales
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Spearfishing, carrying fish on spear
Injury: Leg lacerated & bone fractured

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1.5 m [5'] tiger shark 1.5 m [5'] Tiger shark

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