Shark attack details: South Padre Island, Texas, 24-Jul-1984
| Date of attack: |
July 24th 1984 |
| Location: |
South Padre Island, Texas |
| Shark species: |
1.2 m [4'] shark |
| Name of victim: |
Carmen Gaytan |
| Age of victim: |
18 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
F |
| Activity: |
Swimming |
| Injury: |
Legs severely lacerated |
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