Shark attack at McArthur Beach, Singer Island, Palm Beach Shores, Florida, Usa

Shark attack details: McArthur Beach, Singer Island, Palm Beach Shores, Florida, 17-Oct-1967
Date of attack: October 17th 1967
Location: McArthur Beach, Singer Island, Palm Beach Shores, Florida
Shark species: small blacktip shark
Name of victim: Peter J. White
Age of victim: 19 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Standing on sandbar
Injury: Left foot bitten

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