Shark attack at Florida Keys, Florida, Usa

Shark attack details: Florida Keys, Florida, Reported 04-Jul-1954
Date of attack: July 4th 1954
Location: Florida Keys, Florida
Shark species: 2.5' nurse shark
Name of victim: a marine biology student from the University of Miami
Sex of victim:
Activity:
Injury: Small wound on upper thigh

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