Shark attack at Key Biscayne, Florida, Usa

Shark attack details: Key Biscayne, Florida, 17-Jun-1958
Date of attack: June 17th 1958
Location: Key Biscayne, Florida
Shark species: 1.1 m [3.5'] nurse shark
Name of victim: B. Irving
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Swimming, towing the shark
Injury: Thigh bitten PROVOKED INCIDENT

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