Shark attack at Atlantic Dunes Park, Delray Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida, Usa

Shark attack details: Atlantic Dunes Park, Delray Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida, 09-Jun-1999
Date of attack: June 9th 1999
Location: Atlantic Dunes Park, Delray Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida
Shark species: Blacktip or spinner shark
Name of victim: Ryan Welborn
Age of victim: 5 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Splashing / wading
Injury: Knee lacerated

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