Shark attack details: Sargent Beach, Matagorda County, Texas, 23-Jul-2006
| Date of attack: |
Jul 23rd 2006 |
| Location: |
Sargent Beach, Matagorda County, Texas |
| Shark species: |
4' to 5' Bull shark |
| Name of victim: |
R.K. Halbert |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
Surf fishing |
| Injury: |
Right foot bitten |
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