Shark attack at Tongue of the Ocean, Bimini, Bahamas

Shark attack details: Tongue of the Ocean, Bimini, Sep- 1966
Date of attack: September 1st 1966
Location: Tongue of the Ocean, Bimini
Shark species: 2.4 to 3 m [8' to 10'] oceanic whitetip shark
Name of victim: Jerry Greenberg
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Diving / UW photography
Injury: No attack, no injury, shark buzzed him

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