Shark attack at Assateague National Seashore, Maryland, Usa

Shark attack details: Assateague National Seashore, Maryland, 28-Aug-2014
Date of attack: August 28th 2014
Location: Assateague National Seashore, Maryland
Shark species: unknown
Name of victim: Mathew Vickers
Age of victim: 33 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Fishing
Injury: Lacerations to foot by hooked shark PROVOKED INCIDENT

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