Shark attack at 3 miles south of Sebastian Inlet State Park, Indian River County, Florida, Usa

Shark attack details: 3 miles south of Sebastian Inlet State Park, Indian River County, Florida, 21-Oct-1984
Date of attack: October 21st 1984
Location: 3 miles south of Sebastian Inlet State Park, Indian River County, Florida
Shark species: 1.5 m [5'] shark
Name of victim: Sandra Fletcher
Age of victim: 23 years old
Sex of victim: F
Activity: Surfing or body surfing
Injury: 9" laceration to right forearm

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