Shark attack at New Orleans, Louisiana, Usa

Shark attack details: New Orleans, Louisiana, 22-Aug-1988
Date of attack: August 22nd 1988
Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
Shark species: 1.8 m [6'] Tiger shark
Name of victim: Wiley Beevers
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Diving in Sharkey's Reef restaurant
Injury: Arm bitten by captive shark PROVOKED INCIDENT

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1.8 m [6'] tiger shark 1.8 m [6'] Tiger shark

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