Shark attack at 6 miles from shore, , Bermuda

Shark attack details: 6 miles from shore, , 04-Aug-1961
Date of attack: August 4th 1961
Location: 6 miles from shore,
Shark species: 1.8 m to 2.1 m [6' to 7'] blacktip shark
Name of victim: Robert Sato
Age of victim: 22 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Spearfishing
Injury: Right hand lacerated

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1.8 m to 2.1 m [6' to 7'] blacktip shark 1.8 m to 2.1 m [6' to 7'] Blacktip shark

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