Shark attack at 150 miles southeast of Cape Kennedy, Florida, Usa

Shark attack details: 150 miles southeast of Cape Kennedy, Florida, 18-Jun-1965
Date of attack: June 18th 1965
Location: 150 miles southeast of Cape Kennedy, Florida
Shark species: 4.6 m [15'] oceanic whitetip sharks
Name of victim: Sgt James Lacasse & Sgt David Milsten, USAF divers
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Diving, retrieving film package from Titan 3C rocket
Injury: No injury, chased by shark

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