Shark attack at Riviera Beach, Florida, Usa

Shark attack details: Riviera Beach, Florida, 25-Dec-1983
Date of attack: December 25th 1983
Location: Riviera Beach, Florida
Shark species: unknown
Name of victim: Jeff Herrin
Age of victim: 17 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: Left foot & thigh bitten

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