Shark attack at 150 miles from Crystal River, Florida, Usa

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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