Shark attack at Key Largo Sound, Florida, Usa

Shark attack details: Key Largo Sound, Florida, 10-Aug-1960
Date of attack: August 10th 1960
Location: Key Largo Sound, Florida
Shark species: 1164 mm, immature male lemon shark, identified by V.G. Springer
Name of victim: Richard Henn
Age of victim: 15 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Holding shark on leader & dangling it above the water
Injury: Right hand bitten by hooked shark PROVOKED INCIDENT

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