Shark attack at Port of the Islands, Collier County, Florida, Usa

Shark attack details: Port of the Islands, Collier County, Florida, 13-Apr-2006
Date of attack: April 13th 2006
Location: Port of the Islands, Collier County, Florida
Shark species: 4' to 5' Bull shark
Name of victim: a sport fisherman
Age of victim: 35 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Fishing
Injury: 3 to 4 cm laceration on foot from hooked shark brought on board PROVOKED INCIDENT

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4' to 5' bull shark 4' to 5' Bull shark

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