Shark attack at Pecks Lake, Martin County, Florida, Usa

Shark attack details: Pecks Lake, Martin County, Florida, 16-May-1998
Date of attack: May 16th 1998
Location: Pecks Lake, Martin County, Florida
Shark species: 1.8 m [6'] shark, possibly a blacktip
Name of victim: Janelle Dickinson
Age of victim: 14 years old
Sex of victim: F
Activity: Swimming
Injury: Ankle & foot bitten

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