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Jupiter, Palm Beach County, USA — 23-Nov-1978

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Shark Attack Incident

Jupiter, Palm Beach County, USA

November 22, 1978

Non-fatal

Date23-Nov-1978

TypeUnprovoked

CountryUSA

LocationJupiter, Palm Beach County

ActivitySurfing

InjuryHand lacerated

VictimJorge Alvarez, Male, 17 years old

SourceNew York Times, 11/26/1978, p.24

26.9342°, -80.0942°via nominatim

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