Shark attack at Sargent Beach, Matagorda County, Texas, Usa

Shark attack details: Sargent Beach, Matagorda County, Texas, 23-Jul-2006
Date of attack: July 23rd 2006
Location: Sargent Beach, Matagorda County, Texas
Shark species: 4' to 5' Bull shark
Name of victim: R.K. Halbert
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surf fishing
Injury: Right foot bitten

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