Shark attack at Brielle (Offshore), New Jersey, Usa

Shark attack details: Brielle (Offshore), New Jersey, 22-Jul-1941
Date of attack: July 22nd 1941
Location: Brielle (Offshore), New Jersey
Shark species: Mako shark
Name of victim: Fishing boat Bingo III , occupants: Michael Perkins, George Hornack & Capt. Lonergan
Sex of victim:
Activity: Fishing for tuna
Injury: No injury to occupants, shark leapt into boat & bit cabin door

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