Shark attack details: Mustang Island, near Port Aransas, Texas, 12-Jul-1987
| Date of attack: |
July 12th 1987 |
| Location: |
Mustang Island, near Port Aransas, Texas |
| Shark species: |
4' shark |
| Name of victim: |
Carol Viau |
| Age of victim: |
32 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
F |
| Activity: |
Body surfing |
| Injury: |
Left foot bitten |
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