Shark attack at Matagorda Beach, Texas, Usa

Shark attack details: Matagorda Beach, Texas, Reported 29-Mar-2011
Date of attack: March 29th 2011
Location: Matagorda Beach, Texas
Shark species: Blacktip shark pup
Name of victim: Orlando
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Standing, holding shark pup
Injury: Minor laceration to shoulder from captive shark PROVOKED INCIDENT

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