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American Shoals off Key West, USA — 10-Apr-1965

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Shark Attack Incident

American Shoals off Key West, USA

April 9, 1965

Non-fatal

Date10-Apr-1965

TypeUnprovoked

CountryUSA

LocationAmerican Shoals off Key West

ActivitySpearfishing

SpeciesWhite shark, 10' to 12'

InjuryLeft hand severely lacerated

VictimDr. J. D. Morgan, Male, 28 years old

Time11h00

SourceJ. D. Morgan, M.D.

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