Shark attack at Reeds Bay, Brigantine, New Jersey, Usa

Shark attack details: Reeds Bay, Brigantine, New Jersey, 22-Jun-1966
Date of attack: Jun 22nd 1966
Location: Reeds Bay, Brigantine, New Jersey
Shark species: Local authorities speculated that the water was too cold for sharks, but a 2.1 m [7'], 200-lb pregnant sandbar shark was caught next day
Name of victim: Harry Hiksdal
Age of victim: 15 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Clamming
Injury: 3 lacerations on right leg by speared fish PROVOKED INCIDENT

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