Shark attack at 40 miles off Cocodrie, Louisiana, Usa

Shark attack details: 40 miles off Cocodrie, Louisiana, 17-Jun-1989
Date of attack: Jun 17th 1989
Location: 40 miles off Cocodrie, Louisiana
Shark species: 1.8 m [6'] sandTiger shark
Name of victim: Carl Loe
Age of victim: 45 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Spearfishing
Injury: Puncture wounds & lacerations on both legs

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