Shark attack at Ponte Vedra Beach, St. Johns County, Florida, Usa

Shark attack details: Ponte Vedra Beach, St. Johns County, Florida, Reported 06- Jun-1961
Date of attack: June 6th 1961
Location: Ponte Vedra Beach, St. Johns County, Florida
Shark species: Hammerhead shark
Name of victim: W. Davidson
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Spearfishing on Scuba
Injury: No injury to diver or occupants of the boat, shark butted boat

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