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South Padre Island, USA — 24-Jul-1984

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Shark Attack Incident

South Padre Island, USA

July 23, 1984

Non-fatal

Date24-Jul-1984

TypeUnprovoked

CountryUSA

LocationSouth Padre Island

ActivitySwimming

Species1.2 m [4'] shark

InjuryLegs severely lacerated

VictimCarmen Gaytan, Female, 18 years old

Time12h00

SourceA. MacCormick, pp.8-9

26.1037°, -97.1647°via nominatim

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