Shark attack at Hobe Sound, Palm Beach County, Florida, Usa

Shark attack details: Hobe Sound, Palm Beach County, Florida, 27-Feb-1982
Date of attack: Feb 27th 1982
Location: Hobe Sound, Palm Beach County, Florida
Shark species: 4' to 5' shark
Name of victim: Richard Bauer
Age of victim: 18 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: Lacerations to left hand and forearm

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