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formed the Shark Research Panel in June 1958, which funded it until 1967. This group comprised 34 renowned scientists with expertise in sharks, tasked with exploring research strategies to enhance protection for Navy personnel against shark attacks.
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The file reportedly contains information on over 6,800 shark attacks spanning from the early 1500s to the present day, and includes detailed, often privileged, information including
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reports and photos. It is accessible only to scientists whose access is permitted by a review board.
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Sarasota, Florida
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University of Florida
George H. Burgess
American Elasmobranch Society
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