Shark attack at 2 miles east of Dania Beach, Florida, Usa

Shark attack details: 2 miles east of Dania Beach, Florida, 24-Jun-1960
Date of attack: June 24th 1960
Location: 2 miles east of Dania Beach, Florida
Shark species: 1.8 m to 2.1 m [6' to 7'] Mako shark with hook & wire leader caught in mouth
Name of victim: William F. Fey
Age of victim: 39 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Scuba diving
Injury: No injury, shark harrassed diver & attempted to bite his swimfins

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1.8 m to 2.1 m [6' to 7'] mako shark with hook & wire leader caught in mouth 1.8 m to 2.1 m [6' to 7'] Mako shark with hook & wire leader caught in mouth

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