Shark attack details: Off Crystal River, Florida, 24-Aug-1984
| Date of attack: |
August 24th 1984 |
| Location: |
Off Crystal River, Florida |
| Shark species: |
Tiger shark |
| Name of victim: |
T. Washington |
| Age of victim: |
31 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
F |
| Activity: |
Boat capsized? |
| Injury: |
Death was due to drowning; body scavenged by a shark |
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