Shark attack at Off Gasparilla Island, Charlotte County, Florida, Usa

Shark attack details: Off Gasparilla Island, Charlotte County, Florida, 10-Aug-20
Date of attack: August 10th 2020
Location: Off Gasparilla Island, Charlotte County, Florida
Shark species: Blacktip shark, 6'
Name of victim: male
Age of victim: 55 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Fishing
Injury: Injury to left forearm by hooked shark PROVOKED INCIDENT

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Blacktip shark, 6' Blacktip shark, 6'

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