Shark attack at Bayshore Garden, Sarasota Bay, Sarasota County, Florida, Usa

Shark attack details: Bayshore Garden, Sarasota Bay, Sarasota County, Florida, 11-Aug-1996
Date of attack: August 11th 1996
Location: Bayshore Garden, Sarasota Bay, Sarasota County, Florida
Shark species: 1.8 m to 2.1 m [6' to 7'] Hammerhead shark
Name of victim: Jason King
Age of victim: 21 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Wade fishing
Injury: No injury, towed by shark that grabbed stringer of fish tied to his waist

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