Shark attack at East Beach, Galveston, Texas, Usa

Shark attack details: East Beach, Galveston, Texas, 05-Aug-1997
Date of attack: Aug 5th 1997
Location: East Beach, Galveston, Texas
Shark species: 1 m shark
Name of victim: female
Age of victim: 10 years old
Sex of victim: F
Activity: Wading
Injury: Wrist & am bitten

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