Shark attack at Near Key West, Florida, Usa

Shark attack details: Near Key West, Florida, 07-Aug-1967
Date of attack: August 7th 1967
Location: Near Key West, Florida
Shark species: 106 cm, 28-lb, male nurse shark
Name of victim: Donald Ritter
Age of victim: 15 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Spearfishing
Injury: Shark grasped thigh

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