Shark attack details: Frying Pan Shoals, North Carolina, 26-Feb-1999
| Date of attack: |
February 26th 1999 |
| Location: |
Frying Pan Shoals, North Carolina |
| Shark species: |
Basking shark |
| Name of victim: |
28' sport fishing boat, Bird Dog |
| Sex of victim: |
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| Activity: |
Cruising |
| Injury: |
No injury to occupants, boat sank after colliding with shark |
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