Shark attack at Nest Key, Monroe County, Florida, Usa

Shark attack details: Nest Key, Monroe County, Florida, 13-Jun-1987
Date of attack: June 13th 1987
Location: Nest Key, Monroe County, Florida
Shark species: 1.5 m [5'] blacktip shark
Name of victim: Josh Schrutt
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Fishing
Injury: Left hand bitten by shark he was dragging ashore by its head PROVOKED INCIDENT

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