Shark attack at Turtle Beach, Siesta Key, near Sarasota, Florida, Usa

Shark attack details: Turtle Beach, Siesta Key, near Sarasota, Florida, 24-Jun-1958
Date of attack: June 24th 1958
Location: Turtle Beach, Siesta Key, near Sarasota, Florida
Shark species: Tiger shark?
Name of victim: Frank A. Mahala
Age of victim: 17 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Walking
Injury: Lower left leg & foot bitten

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