Shark attack details: Boynton Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida, 17-Oct-1984
| Date of attack: |
October 17th 1984 |
| Location: |
Boynton Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida |
| Shark species: |
Shark involvement not confirmed; officials considered barracua |
| Name of victim: |
Mary Dunn |
| Age of victim: |
77 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
F |
| Activity: |
Wading |
| Injury: |
10" laceration on leg |
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