Shark attack at Fletcher Beach, Hutchinson Island, Martin County, Florida, Usa

Shark attack details: Fletcher Beach, Hutchinson Island, Martin County, Florida, 02-Sep-2014
Date of attack: September 2nd 2014
Location: Fletcher Beach, Hutchinson Island, Martin County, Florida
Shark species: 3' to 4' shark
Name of victim: male
Age of victim: 52 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Fishing
Injury: Bitten twice on the leg by a shark he was attempting to free from his line PROVOKED INCIDENT

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