Shark attack at Candle Reef, St. Croix, US Virgin Islands, Usa

Shark attack details: Candle Reef, St. Croix, US Virgin Islands, 02-Aug-20
Date of attack: August 2nd 2020
Location: Candle Reef, St. Croix, US Virgin Islands
Shark species: Nurse shark, 5'
Name of victim: Melony Klein
Sex of victim: F
Activity: Snorkeling
Injury: Lacerations to hand and wrist

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