Shark attack at Bouges Bank, Emerald Isle, Carteret County, North Carolina, Usa

Shark attack details: Bouges Bank, Emerald Isle, Carteret County, North Carolina, 21-Aug-2000
Date of attack: August 21st 2000
Location: Bouges Bank, Emerald Isle, Carteret County, North Carolina
Shark species: unknown
Name of victim: male
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Swimming out to porpoises
Injury: Severe gash to left hand above wrist, almost severing hand

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