Shark attack details: World Typhoon Lagoon, Disney Water Park, Florida, 04-Sep-1999
| Date of attack: |
September 4th 1999 |
| Location: |
World Typhoon Lagoon, Disney Water Park, Florida |
| Shark species: |
0.9 m [3'] shark |
| Name of victim: |
Troy Patterson |
| Age of victim: |
7 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
Wading |
| Injury: |
Left knee nipped by captive shark PROVOKED INCIDENT |
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