Shark attack at Fowey Rock Light, Miami, Florida, Usa

Shark attack details: Fowey Rock Light, Miami, Florida, 16-Apr-1961
Date of attack: April 16th 1961
Location: Fowey Rock Light, Miami, Florida
Shark species: 3 m [10'] Tiger shark
Name of victim: Rolf Ericson
Age of victim: 22 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Spearfishing
Injury: Thigh bitten

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3 m [10'] tiger shark 3 m [10'] Tiger shark

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