Shark attack at Singer Island, Riviera Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida, Usa

Shark attack details: Singer Island, Riviera Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida, 12-Jan-1986
Date of attack: January 12th 1986
Location: Singer Island, Riviera Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida
Shark species: Blacktip shark
Name of victim: Christopher Blissel
Age of victim: 22 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: Puncture wounds to both feet

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