Shark attack details: Resident's Beach, Marco Island, Florida, 26-Apr-2015
| Date of attack: |
April 26th 2015 |
| Location: |
Resident's Beach, Marco Island, Florida |
| Shark species: |
3- to 4-foot shark |
| Name of victim: |
Carsten Jessen |
| Age of victim: |
63 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
Wading |
| Injury: |
Lacerations to left calf |
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