Shark attack at Pirate's Beach, Galveston Island, Texas, Usa

Shark attack details: Pirate's Beach, Galveston Island, Texas, 29-May-2004
Date of attack: May 29th 2004
Location: Pirate's Beach, Galveston Island, Texas
Shark species: 0.9 m to 1.5 m [3' to 5'] shark
Name of victim: Ryan Eckstrum
Age of victim: 16 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Wading
Injury: Puncture wounds on shin

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