Shark attack at Sargent Beach, Matagorda County, Texas, Usa

Shark attack details: Sargent Beach, Matagorda County, Texas, 09-Jul-1989
Date of attack: July 9th 1989
Location: Sargent Beach, Matagorda County, Texas
Shark species: 4' shark
Name of victim: Rene Richbourg
Age of victim: 9 years old
Sex of victim: F
Activity: Playing
Injury: Leg bitten

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