Shark attack at Destin, Okaloosa County, Florida, Usa

Shark attack details: Destin, Okaloosa County, Florida, 02-Apr-17
Date of attack: April 2nd 2017
Location: Destin, Okaloosa County, Florida
Shark species: Bull shark, 5' to 7'
Name of victim: Caitlyn Taylor
Age of victim: 17 years old
Sex of victim: F
Activity: Swimming
Injury: Lacerations to thighs

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Bull shark, 5' to 7' Bull shark, 5' to 7'

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