Shark attack at Ft. Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida, Usa

Shark attack details: Ft. Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida, 11-Jun-1966
Date of attack: Jun 11th 1966
Location: Ft. Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida
Shark species: 1.2 m [4'] Hammerhead shark
Name of victim: Burton Chamberlin
Age of victim: 18 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Fishing
Injury: Hand & forearm bitten by hooked shark PROVOKED INCIDENT

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1.2 m [4'] hammerhead shark 1.2 m [4'] Hammerhead shark

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