Shark attack details: John Pennekamp Marine Park, Monroe County, Florida, 27-Jul-1991
| Date of attack: |
Jul 27th 1991 |
| Location: |
John Pennekamp Marine Park, Monroe County, Florida |
| Shark species: |
2.1 m [7'], 140-lb reef shark |
| Name of victim: |
Jim Yarber |
| Age of victim: |
39 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
Snorkeling |
| Injury: |
Arm bitten |
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