Shark attack at Florida Bay, Florida, Usa

Shark attack details: Florida Bay, Florida, 9-Aug-1991
Date of attack: August 9th 1991
Location: Florida Bay, Florida
Shark species: 30-lb lemon shark
Name of victim: Captain John Donnell
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Fishing
Injury: Laceration to right forearm PROVOKED INCIDENT

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