Shark attack at Chatham, Monomoy Island, Massachusetts, Usa

Shark attack details: Chatham, Monomoy Island, Massachusetts, 21-Jul-2001
Date of attack: July 21st 2001
Location: Chatham, Monomoy Island, Massachusetts
Shark species: 14' Mako shark
Name of victim: boat, occupants: Joseph Fitzback & 6 passengers
Sex of victim:
Activity: Fishing
Injury: No Injury to occupants; shark bumped the boat

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