Shark attack details: Alligator Reef, off Islamorada, Monroe County, Florida, 13-Sep-1995
| Date of attack: |
September 13th 1995 |
| Location: |
Alligator Reef, off Islamorada, Monroe County, Florida |
| Shark species: |
3 m to 3.7 m [10' to 12'] Bull shark |
| Name of victim: |
William Covert |
| Age of victim: |
25 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
Scuba diving |
| Injury: |
Presumed FATAL, body not recovered |
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![3 m to 3.7 m [10' to 12'] bull shark](/images/bull.jpg)