Shark Attack Database

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Shark Attack in Shell Island Panama City Beach, Bay County, Florida, USA (1988)

🔴 Fatal Attack
Bull Shark

This attack involved a bull shark

Attack Statistics

🌍 Global attack #3,454 of 6,882 total
📍 Attack #2 in Shell Island Panama City Beach, Bay County
🦈 Bull Shark attack #223
🏄 Snorkeling attack #134

This page contains details about a shark attack that occurred in Shell Island Panama City Beach, Bay County, Florida, USA on 1988. The incident involved a Bull Shark shark during snorkeling activities.

Incident Details

Date1988
LocationShell Island Panama City Beach, Bay County, Florida, USA
ActivitySnorkeling
SpeciesBull Shark
InjuryFatal
SexM
AgeAdult (30-39)
Time15h00

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