Shark attack at Buck Island, US Virgin Islands, Usa

Shark attack details: Buck Island, US Virgin Islands, 16-Aug-2008
Date of attack: Aug 16th 2008
Location: Buck Island, US Virgin Islands
Shark species: 8' Bull shark or Caribbean reef shark
Name of victim: Elizabeth Riggs
Age of victim: 38 years old
Sex of victim: F
Activity: Treading water
Injury: Severe lacerations to left foot

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8' bull shark or Caribbean reef shark 8' Bull shark or Caribbean reef shark

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