Shark attack at Isla Blanca Park, South Padre Island, Texas, Usa

Shark attack details: Isla Blanca Park, South Padre Island, Texas, 07-Oct-2006
Date of attack: October 7th 2006
Location: Isla Blanca Park, South Padre Island, Texas
Shark species: 1' to 4' shark
Name of victim: Freddy Torres
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: Lacerations to lower left leg

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