Shark attack at Key Largo, Florida, Usa

Shark attack details: Key Largo, Florida, 08-Aug-2012
Date of attack: August 8th 2012
Location: Key Largo, Florida
Shark species: 4' to 5' lemon shark
Name of victim: David Lowe, Sr.
Age of victim: 56 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Free diving
Injury: Lacerations to little finger of left hand

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