Shark attack details: Gulf Shores, Baldwin County, Alabama, 09-Jun-2000
| Date of attack: |
June 9th 2000 |
| Location: |
Gulf Shores, Baldwin County, Alabama |
| Shark species: |
Bull shark? |
| Name of victim: |
Richard Whatley |
| Age of victim: |
55 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
Swimming |
| Injury: |
Puncture wounds on right hip and arm |
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