Shark attack at 60 miles southeast of Beaufort, South Carolina, Usa

Shark attack details: 60 miles southeast of Beaufort, South Carolina, 24-Jan-1983
Date of attack: January 24th 1983
Location: 60 miles southeast of Beaufort, South Carolina
Shark species: unknown
Name of victim: Chandler Wynn
Age of victim: 43 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Fishing
Injury: Leg bitten by captive shark PROVOKED INCIDENT

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