Shark attack at Key Biscayne, Miami, Dade County, Florida, Usa

Shark attack details: Key Biscayne, Miami, Dade County, Florida, 03-Jul-1966
Date of attack: July 3rd 1966
Location: Key Biscayne, Miami, Dade County, Florida
Shark species: 1.1 m [3.5'] blacktip shark
Name of victim: John Brothers
Age of victim: 46 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Free diving
Injury: No injury, shark made a threat display & bit gig

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1.1 m [3.5'] blacktip shark 1.1 m [3.5'] Blacktip shark

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