Shark attack at Sanibel Island, Lee County, Florida, Usa

Shark attack details: Sanibel Island, Lee County, Florida, 20-Aug-2008
Date of attack: August 20th 2008
Location: Sanibel Island, Lee County, Florida
Shark species: unknown
Name of victim: Jack Miller
Age of victim: 47 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Swimming
Injury: 3 lacerations to forearm

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