Shark attack details: Jupiter Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida, 24-Oct-1998
| Date of attack: |
Oct 24th 1998 |
| Location: |
Jupiter Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida |
| Shark species: |
unknown |
| Name of victim: |
Jessica Stephens |
| Age of victim: |
17 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
F |
| Activity: |
Swimming |
| Injury: |
Minor lacerations on right ankle & foot |
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