Date20-Apr-1963
TypeUnprovoked
CountryUSA
LocationSt. Thomas, Magens Bay
ActivitySwimming
SpeciesHand found in gut of 2.9 m to 3.3 m [9'7" to 10'11"] Galapagos shark, C. galapagensis
InjuryFATAL, hand severed, shoulder, hip, foot, thigh bitten & femoral artery severed
VictimNaval Lt. (jg) John Gibson, Male, 25 years old
Time13h50
SourceG.W. Kirby, Jr.; NY Times, 1/22/1963
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