Shark attack at World Typhoon Lagoon, Disney Water Park, Florida, Usa

Shark attack details: World Typhoon Lagoon, Disney Water Park, Florida, 04-Sep-1999
Date of attack: Sep 4th 1999
Location: World Typhoon Lagoon, Disney Water Park, Florida
Shark species: 0.9 m [3'] shark
Name of victim: Troy Patterson
Age of victim: 7 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Wading
Injury: Left knee nipped by captive shark PROVOKED INCIDENT

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