Shark attack details: 1.5 miles off Surfside, Texas, 29-Aug-2003
| Date of attack: |
August 29th 2003 |
| Location: |
1.5 miles off Surfside, Texas |
| Shark species: |
1.2 m [4'] Bull shark |
| Name of victim: |
Saul Gonzalez |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
Fishing |
| Injury: |
PROVOKED INCIDENT Hooked shark pulled onboard bit his arm |
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![1.2 m [4'] bull shark](/images/bull.jpg)