Shark Attack Incident

Miami, USA

February 28, 1959

Non-fatal

DateMar-1959

TypeWatercraft

CountryUSA

LocationMiami

ActivityOn boat, preparing to dive

SpeciesTiger shark 4.3 m [14']

InjuryBoat followed shark; shark holed boat

VictimR.P. Straughan, Male

SourceR.P.L. Straughan; R.F. Hutton; T. Helm, p.241;

25.7742°, -80.1936°via nominatim