Shark attack details: Playalinda Beach, Brevard County, Florida, 01-Oct-1981
| Date of attack: |
October 1st 1981 |
| Location: |
Playalinda Beach, Brevard County, Florida |
| Shark species: |
6' shark |
| Name of victim: |
Scott Armstrong |
| Age of victim: |
24 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
Surfing |
| Injury: |
Laceration to right leg |
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