Shark attack details: Sunday Beach, Matagorda Island, Calhoun County, Texas, 07-Jul-2011
| Date of attack: |
July 7th 2011 |
| Location: |
Sunday Beach, Matagorda Island, Calhoun County, Texas |
| Shark species: |
unknown |
| Name of victim: |
Nicholas Vossler |
| Age of victim: |
12 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
Swimming |
| Injury: |
Foot bitten |
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