Shark attack at In Gulf of Mexico 17 miles off Weeki Wachee, Florida, Usa

Shark attack details: In Gulf of Mexico 17 miles off Weeki Wachee, Florida, 31-May-1997
Date of attack: May 31st 1997
Location: In Gulf of Mexico 17 miles off Weeki Wachee, Florida
Shark species: 4' shark
Name of victim: Dave Medvec
Age of victim: 35 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Spearfishing
Injury: Right thigh punctured

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