Shark attack at South Jetty, Galveston, Texas, Usa

Shark attack details: South Jetty, Galveston, Texas, 31-Jul-1966
Date of attack: July 31st 1966
Location: South Jetty, Galveston, Texas
Shark species: Lemon shark or sandtiger shark
Name of victim: Robert W. Russell
Age of victim: 16 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Diving for sand dollars
Injury: Dorsum of right foot grazed

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Lemon shark or sandtiger shark Lemon shark or sandtiger shark

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