Shark attack details: 6 miles south of Boca Chica Key, Monroe County, Florida, 13-Aug-1983
| Date of attack: |
August 13th 1983 |
| Location: |
6 miles south of Boca Chica Key, Monroe County, Florida |
| Shark species: |
6' to 8' Bull shark |
| Name of victim: |
Jackie Lynn |
| Age of victim: |
22 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
F |
| Activity: |
Diving |
| Injury: |
Right leg severely bitten |
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