Shark attack at Florida Keys, Florida, Usa

Shark attack details: Florida Keys, Florida, Feb-1957
Date of attack: February 1st 1957
Location: Florida Keys, Florida
Shark species: Said to involve a large Mako shark
Name of victim: R.P.L. Straughan
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Skindiving for specimens
Injury: Minor injuries

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Said to involve a large mako shark Said to involve a large Mako shark

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