Shark attack at Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida, Usa

Shark attack details: Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida, 17-Dec-1987
Date of attack: December 17th 1987
Location: Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida
Shark species: 1.8 m [6'] blacktip shark
Name of victim: Timothy Knipper
Age of victim: 16 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: Left calf bitten

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