Non-fatal Blacktip Shark Attack

1997 North Jetty, Fort Pierce Inlet State Park, St. Lucie County, Florida, USA

📋 Table of Contents

📊 Attack Details
🦈 Species Information
🧠 Shark Myth vs. Fact
🔗 Related Attacks

📊 Attack Details

📅 Date & Time

1997

⏰ 17h15

📍 Location

North Jetty, Fort Pierce Inlet State Park, St. Lucie County, Florida, USA

🌍 USA

🏊 Activity

Surfing

⚕️ Outcome

Other

🟡 Non-fatal

👤 Victim Details

Age: 23

Gender: M

🏷️ Attack Type

Unprovoked

🩹 Injury Details

5" gash in foot

🦈 Species Information

Blacktip Shark

This species has been involved in 113 documented attacks in our database.

📹 Learn More About Blacktip Sharks

🧠 Shark Myth vs. Fact

Test your shark knowledge! Click "Reveal Answer" to see if each statement is a myth or fact, then learn the science behind it.

Most shark attacks occur in shallow water close to shore.

Sharks can smell a drop of blood from miles away.

Sharks can regrow their teeth throughout their lives.

Sharks have no bones.

Sharks can detect electrical fields.