Shark attack at Shell Island Panama City Beach , Bay County, Florida, Usa

Shark attack details: Shell Island Panama City Beach , Bay County, Florida, 13-Sep-1988
Date of attack: September 13th 1988
Location: Shell Island Panama City Beach , Bay County, Florida
Shark species: 3 m [10'] Bull shark
Name of victim: John P. Martin
Age of victim: 38 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Snorkeling
Injury: FATAL, thigh & hand lacerated

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