Shark attack at Dewey Beach, Delaware, Usa

Shark attack details: Dewey Beach, Delaware, 23-Jul-1980
Date of attack: Jul 23rd 1980
Location: Dewey Beach, Delaware
Shark species: 4' to 8' shark
Name of victim: Phyllis Riley
Age of victim: 22 years old
Sex of victim: F
Activity: Standing
Injury: No injury, shark bit her bathing suit

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