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North coast, USA — Reported 15-Aug-1956

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Shark Attack Incident

North coast, USA

August 14, 1956

Fatal

DateReported 15-Aug-1956

TypeUnprovoked

CountryUSA

LocationNorth coast

ActivitySkin diving

InjuryFATAL

VictimJose Luis Nufize Lago, Male, 13 years old

SourceVirgin Island Daily News, 8/15/1956, p.1

41.5065°, -81.6940°via nominatim

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