Shark attack details: Shell Island Panama City Beach , Bay County, Florida, 13-Sep-1988
| Date of attack: |
September 13th 1988 |
| Location: |
Shell Island Panama City Beach , Bay County, Florida |
| Shark species: |
3 m [10'] Bull shark |
| Name of victim: |
John P. Martin |
| Age of victim: |
38 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
Snorkeling |
| Injury: |
FATAL, thigh & hand lacerated |
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