Shark attack at Palm Beach Shores, Riviera Beach, Singer Island, Palm Beach County, Florida, Usa

Shark attack details: Palm Beach Shores, Riviera Beach, Singer Island, Palm Beach County, Florida, 20-Apr-1968
Date of attack: April 20th 1968
Location: Palm Beach Shores, Riviera Beach, Singer Island, Palm Beach County, Florida
Shark species: 2.7 m [9'] silky shark
Name of victim: Steven Samples
Age of victim: 10 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity:
Injury: Buttock, both legs & arm bitten

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