Shark attack at Snapper Point Jetty, Miami, Dade County, Florida, Usa

Shark attack details: Snapper Point Jetty, Miami, Dade County, Florida, 10-Sep-1963
Date of attack: September 10th 1963
Location: Snapper Point Jetty, Miami, Dade County, Florida
Shark species: 1.2 m [4'] nurse shark
Name of victim: Robert Olsen
Age of victim: 16 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Spearfishing, pulled shark
Injury: Minor injury to left forearm PROVOKED INCIDENT

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