Shark attack at Pirates Beach, Galveston, Texas, Usa

Shark attack details: Pirates Beach, Galveston, Texas, 14-Jun-2016
Date of attack: June 14th 2016
Location: Pirates Beach, Galveston, Texas
Shark species: 3' to 4' shark
Name of victim: Marin Alice Melton
Age of victim: 6 years old
Sex of victim: F
Activity: Floating in tube
Injury: Injury to lower leg

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