Shark attack at , 300 miles East of Easter Island, Chile

Shark attack details: , 300 miles East of Easter Island, 23-Mar-1994
Date of attack: March 23rd 1994
Location: , 300 miles East of Easter Island
Shark species: 3.6 m [11'9"] Great white shark
Name of victim: Phil Buffington
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Swimming alongside NOAA research vessel Discoverer
Injury: Thigh bitten

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