Shark attack at Panama City, Florida, Usa

Shark attack details: Panama City, Florida, 03-May-1959
Date of attack: May 3rd 1959
Location: Panama City, Florida
Shark species: 3.7 m [12'] Tiger shark
Name of victim: Ernest Grover
Age of victim: 19 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Spearfishing
Injury: Lacerated hip & hands

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3.7 m [12'] tiger shark 3.7 m [12'] Tiger shark

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