Shark attack at Laguna Beach, Bay County, Florida, Usa

Shark attack details: Laguna Beach, Bay County, Florida, 15-May-1961
Date of attack: May 15th 1961
Location: Laguna Beach, Bay County, Florida
Shark species: 500-llb Hammerhead shark
Name of victim: G.L. Morris
Age of victim: 52 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Walking in chest-deep water
Injury: Middle finger of left hand & right forearm lacerated

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