Shark attack at American Shoals off Key West, Florida, Usa

Shark attack details: American Shoals off Key West, Florida, 10-Apr-1965
Date of attack: April 10th 1965
Location: American Shoals off Key West, Florida
Shark species: 10' to 12' Great white shark
Name of victim: Dr. J. D. Morgan
Age of victim: 28 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Spearfishing
Injury: Left hand severely lacerated

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10' to 12' white shark 10' to 12' Great white shark

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