Shark attack at Summerland Key, Monroe County, Florida, Usa

Shark attack details: Summerland Key, Monroe County, Florida, 15-Jun-2012
Date of attack: June 15th 2012
Location: Summerland Key, Monroe County, Florida
Shark species: Nurse shark
Name of victim: male
Age of victim: 23 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Fishing
Injury: Superficial injury to calf by hooked shark PROVOKED ACCIDENT

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