Shark attack details: Crescent Beach, Sarasota County, Florida, 13-Apr-2005
| Date of attack: |
April 13th 2005 |
| Location: |
Crescent Beach, Sarasota County, Florida |
| Shark species: |
1.8 m [6'] blacktip shark |
| Name of victim: |
Jessica Lynch |
| Age of victim: |
70 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
F |
| Activity: |
Wading |
| Injury: |
Right lower leg bitten |
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![1.8 m [6'] blacktip shark](/images/blacktip.jpg)