Shark attack at Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Usa

Shark attack details: Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 01-Jun-2014
Date of attack: June 1st 2014
Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Shark species: Bull shark
Name of victim: Jessica Vaughn
Age of victim: 22 years old
Sex of victim: F
Activity: Swimming
Injury: Laceration to right lower leg

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