Shark attack at Lake Ponchartain off Southshore Harbor, New Orleans, Louisiana, Usa

Shark attack details: Lake Ponchartain off Southshore Harbor, New Orleans, Louisiana, 08-Aug-2014
Date of attack: August 8th 2014
Location: Lake Ponchartain off Southshore Harbor, New Orleans, Louisiana
Shark species: Bull shark, 5'
Name of victim: Trent Trentacosta
Age of victim: 7 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Swimming
Injury: Minor lacerations to left heel and big toe

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