Shark attack at 5 miles south of Palm Beach, Florida, Usa

Shark attack details: 5 miles south of Palm Beach, Florida, 22-Aug-1964
Date of attack: August 22nd 1964
Location: 5 miles south of Palm Beach, Florida
Shark species: 3 m to 3.7 m [10' to 12'] great Hammerhead shark
Name of victim: Kenny Ruszenas
Age of victim: 18 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Spearfishing / free diving
Injury: No injury, shark only made a threat display

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3 m to 3.7 m [10' to 12'] great hammerhead shark 3 m to 3.7 m [10' to 12'] great Hammerhead shark

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