Shark attack at Crescent Beach, Sarasota County, Florida, Usa

Shark attack details: Crescent Beach, Sarasota County, Florida, 13-Apr-2005
Date of attack: Apr 13th 2005
Location: Crescent Beach, Sarasota County, Florida
Shark species: 1.8 m [6'] blacktip shark
Name of victim: Jessica Lynch
Age of victim: 70 years old
Sex of victim: F
Activity: Wading
Injury: Right lower leg bitten

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