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

Shark attack details: Delray Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida, 25-Nov-1976
Date of attack: November 25th 1976
Location: Delray Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida
Shark species: 2.1 m [7'] lemon shark or Bull shark
Name of victim: Al Brenneka
Age of victim: 19 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: Right arm severed 1" below elbow with extensive tissue loss 3" above elbow

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2.1 m [7'] lemon shark or bull shark 2.1 m [7'] lemon shark or Bull shark

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