Shark attack at Catalina Channel, California, Usa

Shark attack details: Catalina Channel, California, 29-Aug-2013
Date of attack: August 29th 2013
Location: Catalina Channel, California
Shark species: Reported as a bite by a leopard shark, the tooth fragment appears to be that of a bony fish
Name of victim: Charlotte Brynn
Age of victim: 47 years old
Sex of victim: F
Activity: Marathon swimming
Injury: Puncture wound to torso

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