Shark attack details: 8 miles off Mobile, Alabama, 17-Jul-2016
| Date of attack: |
July 17th 2016 |
| Location: |
8 miles off Mobile, Alabama |
| Shark species: |
Tiger shark, 10' |
| Name of victim: |
Occupant: Ben Raines |
| Sex of victim: |
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| Activity: |
Fishing in Alabama Deep Fishing Rodeo |
| Injury: |
No injury, shark bit trolling motor |
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