Shark attack at 100 miles off Ocean City, Maryland, in 7000' of water, Maryland, Usa

Shark attack details: 100 miles off Ocean City, Maryland, in 7000' of water, Maryland, 09-Jul-2002
Date of attack: July 9th 2002
Location: 100 miles off Ocean City, Maryland, in 7000' of water, Maryland
Shark species: 400-lb Mako shark
Name of victim: Captain Billy Verbanas
Age of victim: 41 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Shark Fishing
Injury: Drowned when caught in line and pulled overboard by hooked shark PROVOKED INCIDENT

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