Young great white sharks possible culprit in fatal Fla. shark attack on kiteboard surfer, researcher says

STUART — The research scientist who matched tiger shark teeth to bite wounds during an autopsy of the Treasure Coast’s only other shark fatality says young great white sharks — the fish of ‘Jaws’Kiteboard surfer, Stephen Howard Schafer, 38, of Stuart was attacked by sharks notoriety — are among suspects in Wednesday’s fatal attack off Stuart’s coast.

A 38-year-old kiteboard surfer, Stephen Howard Schafer, 38, of Stuart was attacked by sharks Wednesday afternoon and died from his injuries, according to the Martin County Sheriff’s Office.

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