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East Beach, Galveston, USA — 05-Aug-1997

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Shark Attack Incident

East Beach, Galveston, USA

August 4, 1997

Non-fatal

Date05-Aug-1997

TypeUnprovoked

CountryUSA

LocationEast Beach, Galveston

ActivityWading

Species1 m shark

InjuryWrist & am bitten

Victimfemale, Female, 10 years old

SourceAustin American Statesman, 8/7/1997, p.C8

29.3234°, -94.7387°via nominatim

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