Shark attack at 12 miles northeast of Mayport, Duval County, Florida, Usa

Shark attack details: 12 miles northeast of Mayport, Duval County, Florida, 28-Jun-1977
Date of attack: June 28th 1977
Location: 12 miles northeast of Mayport, Duval County, Florida
Shark species: 8' Bull shark
Name of victim: Willie White
Age of victim: 27 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Spearfishing / Scuba diving
Injury: PROVOKED INCIDENT Diver poked shark with spear, then shark bit his right foot

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8' bull shark 8' Bull shark

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