Shark attack details: Wreck of the Navy Barge, 22 miles SE of Rudee, Virginia, 1998
| Date of attack: |
December 30th 1998 |
| Location: |
Wreck of the Navy Barge, 22 miles SE of Rudee, Virginia |
| Shark species: |
sandtiger shark |
| Name of victim: |
male |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
Spearfishing on scuba & transferring fish onto a stringer |
| Injury: |
Shark grasped diver's gloved hand. Glove was soaked with fish blood & slime |
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