Shark attack at 30 miles east of Corpus Christi, Texas, Usa

Shark attack details: 30 miles east of Corpus Christi, Texas, 25-Aug-1960
Date of attack: August 25th 1960
Location: 30 miles east of Corpus Christi, Texas
Shark species: 3 Hammerhead sharks nearby
Name of victim: Naval aviator
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Aircraft crashed into sea
Injury: Partial human remains spotted by helicopter, shark involvement, if any, may have been post-mortum

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3 hammerhead sharks nearby 3 Hammerhead sharks nearby

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