Shark attack details: Public Beach, Siesta Key, Sarasota County, Florida, 04-Jul-1996
| Date of attack: |
July 4th 1996 |
| Location: |
Public Beach, Siesta Key, Sarasota County, Florida |
| Shark species: |
5' to 6' shark |
| Name of victim: |
Carol Diliberto |
| Age of victim: |
63 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
F |
| Activity: |
Standing |
| Injury: |
Laceration on left foot |
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