Shark attack at Bob Graham Beach, Martin County, Florida, Usa

Shark attack details: Bob Graham Beach, Martin County, Florida, 14-Oct-1984
Date of attack: October 14th 1984
Location: Bob Graham Beach, Martin County, Florida
Shark species: 1.2 m [4'] blacktip shark
Name of victim: Thomas C. Westberg
Age of victim: 15 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: Left calf bitten

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