Shark attack at Lundy Island, North Devon, England

Shark attack details: Lundy Island, North Devon, 30-Aug-2008
Date of attack: August 30th 2008
Location: Lundy Island, North Devon
Shark species: Blue shark
Name of victim: Stephen Perkins
Age of victim: 52 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Fishing
Injury: Wrist bitten by hooked shark PROVOKED INCIDENT

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