Shark attack at Prince William Sound, Alaska, Usa

Shark attack details: Prince William Sound, Alaska, Reported 27-Aug-2000
Date of attack: August 27th 2000
Location: Prince William Sound, Alaska
Shark species: Salmon shark
Name of victim: Bruce Wright
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Conducting research
Injury: Leg bitten by netted shark PROVOKED INCIDENT

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