Shark attack details: Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, Broward County, Florida, 01-Apr-2002
Date of attack: |
April 1st 2002 |
Location: |
Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, Broward County, Florida |
Shark species: |
0.9 m [3'] shark |
Name of victim: |
Matthew May |
Age of victim: |
29 years old |
Sex of victim: |
M |
Activity: |
Swimming / Wading |
Injury: |
Upper left arm bitten |
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