Shark attack details: Lignum Vitae Channel, Florida Keys, Florida, 16-May-1960
| Date of attack: |
May 16th 1960 |
| Location: |
Lignum Vitae Channel, Florida Keys, Florida |
| Shark species: |
1.8 m [6'] male lemon shark, N. breviostris, identified by W.A. Stark II, later the same day a 6'8" pregnant female lemon shark bit the bow of the boa |
| Name of victim: |
16' skiff, occupant: W.A. Starck, II |
| Sex of victim: |
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| Activity: |
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| Injury: |
No injury, harpooned shark bit hull, leaving tooth fragments. PROVOKED INCIDENT |
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