Shark attack details: Marathon , Monroe County, Florida, 24-Jul-2001
| Date of attack: |
July 24th 2001 |
| Location: |
Marathon , Monroe County, Florida |
| Shark species: |
Nurse shark |
| Name of victim: |
female |
| Sex of victim: |
F |
| Activity: |
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| Injury: |
2 bites behind knee |
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