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: |
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| 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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