Shark attack at Treasure Shores Beach, Indian River County, Florida, Usa

Shark attack details: Treasure Shores Beach, Indian River County, Florida, 26-Oct-1993
Date of attack: October 26th 1993
Location: Treasure Shores Beach, Indian River County, Florida
Shark species: 3 m [10'] Bull shark
Name of victim: Dawn Schaumann (6.5 months pregnant)
Age of victim: 26 years old
Sex of victim: F
Activity: Swimming
Injury: Thigh & hand lacerated

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