Shark attack details: Gulf Island National Seashore Park, Florida, 24-Aug-1981
| Date of attack: |
August 24th 1981 |
| Location: |
Gulf Island National Seashore Park, Florida |
| Shark species: |
1.8 m [6'] shark, species identity questionable |
| Name of victim: |
Ted Best |
| Age of victim: |
19 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
Spearfishing |
| Injury: |
Shot shark, then it bit him. Puncture wounds on leg PROVOKED INCIDENT |
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