Non-fatal Surfing Attack

1987 Singer Island, Riviera Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida, USA

📊 Attack Details

📅 Date & Time

1987

⏰ Time unknown

📍 Location

Singer Island, Riviera Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida, USA

🌍 USA

🏊 Activity

Surfing

⚕️ Outcome

Laceration/Puncture

🟡 Non-fatal

👤 Victim Details

Age: Unknown

Gender: M

🏷️ Attack Type

Unprovoked

🩹 Injury Details

Lacerations to toe, heel & ankle of right foot

🦈 Species Information

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Unknown species

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