Shark Attack Database

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Shark Attack in Melbourne Beach, Brevard County, Florida, USA (2017)

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Species Not Identified

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Attack Statistics

🌍 Global attack #6,140 of 6,882 total
📍 Attack #20 in Melbourne Beach, Brevard County
🦈 this species attack #0
🏄 Swimming attack #1231

This page contains details about a shark attack that occurred in Melbourne Beach, Brevard County, Florida, USA on 2017. The incident occurred during swimming activities.

Incident Details

Date2017
LocationMelbourne Beach, Brevard County, Florida, USA
ActivitySwimming
SpeciesNot Known
InjuryOther
SexM
AgeYoung Adult (20-29)
Time13h30

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