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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![1.5 m [5'] blacktip shark](/images/blacktip.jpg)