Shark attack at Teignmouth, Devon, England

Shark attack details: Teignmouth, Devon, Reported 09-Jan-1970
Date of attack: January 9th 1970
Location: Teignmouth, Devon
Shark species: 8' blue shark
Name of victim: a fisherman
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Attempted to return injured shark to the sea
Injury: Leg bitten

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