Shark attack at Padre Island, Texas, Usa

Shark attack details: Padre Island, Texas, 06-Jun-1977
Date of attack: June 6th 1977
Location: Padre Island, Texas
Shark species: 4' to 5' Bull shark
Name of victim: Dan Baen, Jr.
Age of victim: 25 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Collecting fish from net
Injury: Lacerations to wrist

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4' to 5' bull shark 4' to 5' Bull shark

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