Shark attack details: 150 miles from Crystal River, Florida, 18-Jul-1991
| Date of attack: |
July 18th 1991 |
| Location: |
150 miles from Crystal River, Florida |
| Shark species: |
1.8 m [6'] blacktip shark |
| Name of victim: |
Larry Myers |
| Age of victim: |
42 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
Swimming from makeshift raft to life vest after fishing boat sank |
| Injury: |
Punctures in lower abdomen & groin |
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![1.8 m [6'] blacktip shark](/images/blacktip.jpg)