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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