Shark attack at Gulf Island National Seashore Park, Florida, Usa

Shark attack details: Gulf Island National Seashore Park, Florida, 24-Aug-1981
Date of attack: Aug 24th 1981
Location: Gulf Island National Seashore Park, Florida
Shark species: 1.8 m [6'] shark, species identity questionable
Name of victim: Ted Best
Age of victim: 19 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Spearfishing
Injury: Shot shark, then it bit him. Puncture wounds on leg PROVOKED INCIDENT

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