Shark attack details: Vero Beach, Indian River County, Florida, 22-May-2016
| Date of attack: |
May 22nd 2016 |
| Location: |
Vero Beach, Indian River County, Florida |
| Shark species: |
unknown |
| Name of victim: |
Mary Marcus |
| Age of victim: |
57 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
F |
| Activity: |
Swimming |
| Injury: |
Puncture wounds to thigh |
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