Shark attack at Apalachicola Bay, Florida, Usa

Shark attack details: Apalachicola Bay, Florida, Reported 25-Aug-2014
Date of attack: August 25th 2014
Location: Apalachicola Bay, Florida
Shark species: Bull shark, 4.5'
Name of victim: John Wiley
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Fishing for sharks
Injury: Lacerations to forearm from hooked shark PROVOKED INCIDENT

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