Shark attack details: Sanibel Island, Lee County, Florida, 03-Oct-1986
| Date of attack: |
October 3rd 1986 |
| Location: |
Sanibel Island, Lee County, Florida |
| Shark species: |
1.8 m to 2.4 m [6' to 8'] lemon shark, tooth fragment recovered |
| Name of victim: |
Luz Helena Florez |
| Age of victim: |
6 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
F |
| Activity: |
Swimming |
| Injury: |
Hip & thigh bitten |
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