Shark attack details: Lake Worth Inlet/West Palm Beach, Florida, 09-Oct-2000
| Date of attack: |
October 9th 2000 |
| Location: |
Lake Worth Inlet/West Palm Beach, Florida |
| Shark species: |
2.1 to 2.4 m [7' to 8'] shark |
| Name of victim: |
Matt Kraskiewicz |
| Age of victim: |
17 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
Surfing |
| Injury: |
Foot lacerated |
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