Shark attack at Long Cay, Grand Turk Island, British West Indies

Shark attack details: Long Cay, Grand Turk Island, 30-Sep-1962
Date of attack: September 30th 1962
Location: Long Cay, Grand Turk Island
Shark species: 1.9 m to 2.1 m [6.5' to 7'] blacktip shark, C. maculipinnis
Name of victim: Wesley Vickrey
Age of victim: 24 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Spearfishing
Injury: Left thigh & hand & speargun bitten

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1.9 m to 2.1 m [6.5' to 7'] blacktip shark, C. maculipinnis 1.9 m to 2.1 m [6.5' to 7'] Blacktip shark, C. maculipinnis

British West Indies

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