Shark attack at Riviera Beach, Florida, Usa

Shark attack details: Riviera Beach, Florida, 24-May 1983
Date of attack: May 24th 1983
Location: Riviera Beach, Florida
Shark species: unknown
Name of victim: Dave Coulter
Age of victim: 15 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: Knocked off board by shark, no injury

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