Shark attack details: Stuart Beach, Martin County, Florida, 19-Jul-1982
| Date of attack: |
July 19th 1982 |
| Location: |
Stuart Beach, Martin County, Florida |
| Shark species: |
0.9 m to 1.2 m [3' to 4'] shark |
| Name of victim: |
Jonathan Orth |
| Age of victim: |
17 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
Swimming |
| Injury: |
Left ankle bitten |
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