Shark attack details: Santa Rosa Island, Escambia County, Florida, 15-Jul-2001
| Date of attack: |
July 15th 2001 |
| Location: |
Santa Rosa Island, Escambia County, Florida |
| Shark species: |
unknown |
| Name of victim: |
Michael Waters |
| Age of victim: |
48 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
Surfing |
| Injury: |
Left foot & heel lacerated |
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