DNA Points to Blacktip in 1994 Shark Bite (IMAGE)

Florida Museum of Natural History

DNA Points to Blacktip in 1994 Shark Bite

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Jeff Weakley was 21 years old and an experienced surfer when he was bitten by a blacktip shark off Flagler Beach. The shark grabbed his foot, which was trailing in the water, and shook it briefly, leaving him with several lacerations.

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Jeff Weakley

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