Shark attack at Florida Keys, Monroe County, Florida, Usa

Shark attack details: Florida Keys, Monroe County, Florida, 23-Jan-1996
Date of attack: January 23rd 1996
Location: Florida Keys, Monroe County, Florida
Shark species: 0.9 m [3'] nurse shark
Name of victim: Christopher Riley
Age of victim: 33 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Wading
Injury: Shark bit his leg after he grabbed its tail & wouldn't let go PROVOKED INCIDENT

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