Shark attack at Intracoastal Waterway, Boca Raton, Palm Beach County, Florida, Usa

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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