Shark attack at Marathon, Monroe County, Florida, Usa

Shark attack details: Marathon, Monroe County, Florida, 02-Sep-17
Date of attack: September 2nd 2017
Location: Marathon, Monroe County, Florida
Shark species: Nurse shark
Name of victim: Ervin Maccarty
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Swimming
Injury: Lacerations to abdomen

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