Shark attack at Melbourne Beach, Brevard County, Florida, Usa

Shark attack details: Melbourne Beach, Brevard County, Florida, Reported 10-Nov-1983
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Location: Melbourne Beach, Brevard County, Florida
Shark species: Tiger shark
Name of victim: Michael Burns
Age of victim: 15 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: Laceration to left foot

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