Shark attack at Wilkes Islet Lagoon, Wake Island (Pacific Ocean north of the Marshall Islands), Usa

Shark attack details: Wilkes Islet Lagoon, Wake Island (Pacific Ocean north of the Marshall Islands), 20-Nov-1954
Date of attack: November 20th 1954
Location: Wilkes Islet Lagoon, Wake Island (Pacific Ocean north of the Marshall Islands)
Shark species: 1.5 m [5'] blacktip reef shark
Name of victim: James L. Oetzel
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Spearfishing
Injury: Shoulder bitten

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1.5 m [5'] blacktip reef shark 1.5 m [5'] blacktip reef shark

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