Shark attack at Off Cape Hatteras, Dare County, North Carolina, Usa

Shark attack details: Off Cape Hatteras, Dare County, North Carolina, 30-Jul-19
Date of attack: July 30th 2019
Location: Off Cape Hatteras, Dare County, North Carolina
Shark species: Blacktip shark, 5'
Name of victim: Rick Caton
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Fishing
Injury: Arc of punctures to lower right leg by hooked shark PROVOKED INCIDENT

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Blacktip shark, 5' Blacktip shark, 5'

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