Shark attack at Long Branch (offshore), New Jersey, Usa

Shark attack details: Long Branch (offshore), New Jersey, 12-Jul-1936
Date of attack: July 12th 1936
Location: Long Branch (offshore), New Jersey
Shark species: 8' [2.4 m], 500-lb blue shark
Name of victim: 22' boat, occupants: Saul White & Charles Dillione
Sex of victim:
Activity: Fishing for bluefish
Injury: No injury to occupants, shark leapt onboard boat

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