Shark attack at Tampa Bay, Florida, Usa

Shark attack details: Tampa Bay, Florida, 07-Jun-1991
Date of attack: June 7th 1991
Location: Tampa Bay, Florida
Shark species: 2.7 m [9'] bull or lemon shark
Name of victim: Rick Le Prevost
Age of victim: 31 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Swimming behind sailboat
Injury: Left ankle, calf, thigh and abdomen bitten

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