Shark attack at Ponte Vedra, St. Johns County, Florida, Usa

Shark attack details: Ponte Vedra, St. Johns County, Florida, 18-May-2016
Date of attack: May 18th 2016
Location: Ponte Vedra, St. Johns County, Florida
Shark species: Blacktip shark, 4'
Name of victim: Mark Wilson
Age of victim: 48 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Swimming
Injury: Ankle bitten

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