Date17-Dec-1987
TypeUnprovoked
CountryUSA
LocationPalm Beach, Palm Beach County
ActivitySurfing
Species1.8 m [6'] blacktip shark
InjuryLeft calf bitten
VictimTimothy Knipper, Male, 16 years old
Time13h00
SourceD. Filkins, Miami Herald, 12/18/1987, page 1PB; St. Petersburg Times, 12/18/1987
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