Shark attack details: Intracoastal Waterway, Boca Raton, Palm Beach County, Florida, 31-May-1983
| Date of attack: |
May 31st 1983 |
| Location: |
Intracoastal Waterway, Boca Raton, Palm Beach County, Florida |
| Shark species: |
6' shark |
| Name of victim: |
Andrew Swersky |
| Age of victim: |
21 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
Water-skiing |
| Injury: |
Left calf, knee & hands lacerated |
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