Shark attack at North Jetty, Fort Pierce Inlet State Park, St. Lucie County, Florida, Usa

Shark attack details: North Jetty, Fort Pierce Inlet State Park, St. Lucie County, Florida, 24-Oct-1997
Date of attack: October 24th 1997
Location: North Jetty, Fort Pierce Inlet State Park, St. Lucie County, Florida
Shark species: Possibly a blacktip shark
Name of victim: Luis Morales
Age of victim: 23 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: 5" gash in foot

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