Shark attack at Singer Island, Riviera Beach, Florida, Usa

Shark attack details: Singer Island, Riviera Beach, Florida, 24-Mar-1979
Date of attack: March 24th 1979
Location: Singer Island, Riviera Beach, Florida
Shark species: Blacktip or spinner shark
Name of victim: Donald A. Stewart
Age of victim: 27 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: Foot & ankle bitten

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