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Sanibel Island, Lee County, USA — Oct-1988

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Shark Attack Incident

Sanibel Island, Lee County, USA

September 30, 1988

Non-fatal

DateOct-1988

TypeUnprovoked

CountryUSA

LocationSanibel Island, Lee County

ActivityWading

Species1.2 m [4'] shark

InjuryLeg lacerated

VictimSally Jo Scott, Female, 23 years old

SourceC.L. Call

26.4404°, -82.1137°via nominatim

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