Shark attack at Loggerhead Park, Juno Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida, Usa

Shark attack details: Loggerhead Park, Juno Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida, 08-Mar-1998
Date of attack: March 8th 1998
Location: Loggerhead Park, Juno Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida
Shark species: 5' spinner shark
Name of victim: Rick Welch
Age of victim: 32 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Swimming or paddle boarding
Injury: 6 puncture wounds to right calf

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