Shark attack details: St. Petersburg Beach, Pinellas County, Florida, 20-Jul-1981
| Date of attack: |
July 20th 1981 |
| Location: |
St. Petersburg Beach, Pinellas County, Florida |
| Shark species: |
sandshark |
| Name of victim: |
Lisa Drenko |
| Age of victim: |
16 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
F |
| Activity: |
Swimming |
| Injury: |
Foot bitten between arch & big toe, no stitches required |
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