Shark attack details: Ocean Beach, Jaycee Park, Vero Beach, Indian River County, Florida, 21-Nov-1998
| Date of attack: |
Nov 21st 1998 |
| Location: |
Ocean Beach, Jaycee Park, Vero Beach, Indian River County, Florida |
| Shark species: |
Tiger shark |
| Name of victim: |
James Willie Tellasmon |
| Age of victim: |
9 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
Swimming |
| Injury: |
FATAL |
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