Shark attack at Pompano Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida, Usa

Shark attack details: Pompano Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida, 14-Mar-1965
Date of attack: March 14th 1965
Location: Pompano Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida
Shark species: Mako shark
Name of victim: Rick MacNeilly
Age of victim: 16 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Free diving
Injury: Survived

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