Shark attack at 3 miles north of the inlet at Palm Beach, Florida, Usa

Shark attack details: 3 miles north of the inlet at Palm Beach, Florida, 02-Dec-1944
Date of attack: December 2nd 1944
Location: 3 miles north of the inlet at Palm Beach, Florida
Shark species: 4.5 to 5.5 m [14'9" to 18'], 2000-lb Tiger shark
Name of victim: 28' sea skiff, occupants: Alan Moree and another fisherman
Sex of victim:
Activity: Fishing for mackerel
Injury: No injury to occupants. After being prodded with an oar, shark struck bow and sank boat PROVOKED INCIDENT

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4.5 to 5.5 m [14'9 4.5 to 5.5 m [14'9" to 18'], 2000-lb Tiger shark

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