Shark attack at Gulf Islands National Seashore, Florida, Usa

Shark attack details: Gulf Islands National Seashore, Florida, 06-Jul-2001
Date of attack: Jul 6th 2001
Location: Gulf Islands National Seashore, Florida
Shark species: 2.3 m [7.5'] Bull shark
Name of victim: Jesse Arbogast
Age of victim: 8 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Swimming
Injury: Arm severed, surgically reattached

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