Shark attack details: Dewey Beach, Delaware, 23-Jul-1980
| Date of attack: |
July 23rd 1980 |
| Location: |
Dewey Beach, Delaware |
| Shark species: |
4' to 8' shark |
| Name of victim: |
Phyllis Riley |
| Age of victim: |
22 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
F |
| Activity: |
Standing |
| Injury: |
No injury, shark bit her bathing suit |
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