Shark Attack Database

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Shark Attack in Riviera Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida, USA (1983)

Unknown Attack
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Species Not Identified

The shark species involved in this attack could not be determined

Attack Statistics

🌍 Global attack #3,270 of 6,882 total
📍 Attack #1 in Riviera Beach, Palm Beach County
🦈 this species attack #0
🏄 Surfing attack #1426

This page contains details about a shark attack that occurred in Riviera Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida, USA on 1983. The incident occurred during surfing activities.

Incident Details

Date1983
Location Riviera Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida, USA
ActivitySurfing
SpeciesNot Known
InjuryNo Injury
SexM
AgeTeen (13-19)

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