Shark attack details: Surfside Beach, Texas, 11-Oct-1989
Date of attack: |
October 11th 1989 |
Location: |
Surfside Beach, Texas |
Shark species: |
4' shark |
Name of victim: |
Jason Largent |
Age of victim: |
12 years old |
Sex of victim: |
M |
Activity: |
Surfing |
Injury: |
Foot & leg bitten |
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