Shark attack at Ocean City, New Jersey, Usa

Shark attack details: Ocean City, New Jersey, 27-Jul-1980
Date of attack: July 27th 1980
Location: Ocean City, New Jersey
Shark species: unknown
Name of victim: Jeff Moffat
Age of victim: 15 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Body surfing
Injury: Back bitten

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