Shark attack at Florida Keys, Florida, Usa

Shark attack details: Florida Keys, Florida, 22-Jul-1969
Date of attack: July 22nd 1969
Location: Florida Keys, Florida
Shark species: Nurse shark
Name of victim: Walter Griffin
Age of victim: 13 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity:
Injury: Scrape on head Recorded as PROVOKED INCIDENT

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