Shark attack at Caloosahatchee River, Lee County, Florida, Usa

Shark attack details: Caloosahatchee River, Lee County, Florida, 12-Jul-1983
Date of attack: July 12th 1983
Location: Caloosahatchee River, Lee County, Florida
Shark species: 3.5' Hammerhead shark
Name of victim: Sandy Komito
Age of victim: 39 years old
Sex of victim: F
Activity: Windsurfing
Injury: Left ankle nipped (3 punctures wounds)

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