Shark attack details: Off Port Everglades, Florida, 26-Sep-1959
| Date of attack: |
Sep 26th 1959 |
| Location: |
Off Port Everglades, Florida |
| Shark species: |
A Hammerhead shark, then 8 to 10 other sharks were said to be involved |
| Name of victim: |
Robert Walker |
| Age of victim: |
30 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
Adrift, hanging onto cushion, after his 17' skiff ran out of gas & capsized 3 miles from shore |
| Injury: |
During the night both hands and feet were bitten, rescued next day after spending 17 hours in the sea. |
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