Shark attack at Biscayne National Park, Miami, Florida, Usa

Shark attack details: Biscayne National Park, Miami, Florida, 04-Jul-2009
Date of attack: July 4th 2009
Location: Biscayne National Park, Miami, Florida
Shark species: 6' nurse shark
Name of victim: Carmen Dominguez
Age of victim: 43 years old
Sex of victim: F
Activity: Swimming
Injury: Thigh injured by hooked shark PROVOKED INCIDENT

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