Shark attack at , Louisiana, Usa

Shark attack details: , Louisiana, 14-Jan-1988
Date of attack: January 14th 1988
Location: , Louisiana
Shark species: Mako shark
Name of victim: Chip
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Fishing
Injury: Hand bitten by captured shark PROVOKED INCIDENT

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