Shark attack at Big Bayou, St. Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida, Usa

Shark attack details: Big Bayou, St. Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida, 06-Aug-2004
Date of attack: August 6th 2004
Location: Big Bayou, St. Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida
Shark species: 1.2 m [4'] shark
Name of victim: James Tiffee
Age of victim: 47 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Swimming
Injury: Back, buttocks, left hand & left side of face bitten

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