Shark attack at Albuquerue Aquarium, Albuquerue, New Mexico, Usa

Shark attack details: Albuquerue Aquarium, Albuquerue, New Mexico, 12-Mar-2005
Date of attack: March 12th 2005
Location: Albuquerue Aquarium, Albuquerue, New Mexico
Shark species: 2.1 m [7'] sandtiger shark
Name of victim: Ken Pitts
Age of victim: 45 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Diving in aquarium display tank
Injury: 2 punctures on forearm as captive shark collided with diver PROVOKED INCIDENT

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2.1 m [7'] sandtiger shark 2.1 m [7'] sandtiger shark

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