Shark attack at Sanibel Island, Lee County, Florida, Usa

Shark attack details: Sanibel Island, Lee County, Florida, 05-Aug-2013
Date of attack: August 5th 2013
Location: Sanibel Island, Lee County, Florida
Shark species: 6' top 8' Bull shark
Name of victim: Christian Mercurio
Age of victim: 17 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Fishing
Injury: Minor injury to foot & shin

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