Shark attack at Stuart Rocks, Martin County, Florida, Usa

Shark attack details: Stuart Rocks, Martin County, Florida, 10-Feb-2013
Date of attack: February 10th 2013
Location: Stuart Rocks, Martin County, Florida
Shark species: 4' to 5' blacktip shark
Name of victim: Cole Taschman
Age of victim: 16 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: Lacerations to right hand

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