Shark attack details: Ambergris Cay, , 15-Aug-1998
| Date of attack: |
August 15th 1998 |
| Location: |
Ambergris Cay, |
| Shark species: |
1.2 m to 1.5 m [4' to 5'] Caribbean reef shark |
| Name of victim: |
Kevin Paffrath |
| Age of victim: |
28 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
Spearfishing |
| Injury: |
Calf bitten |
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