Shark attack at Curlew Island, Breton Sound, Louisiana, Usa

Shark attack details: Curlew Island, Breton Sound, Louisiana, 01-Aug-2009
Date of attack: August 1st 2009
Location: Curlew Island, Breton Sound, Louisiana
Shark species: Bull shark?
Name of victim: Chris Haynes, Jr.
Age of victim: 56 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Wade Fishing
Injury: Right ankle & foot bitten

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Bull shark? Bull shark?

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