Shark attack at 70 miles off Pensacola, Florida, Usa

Shark attack details: 70 miles off Pensacola, Florida, 01-Jan-23
Date of attack: January 1st 2023
Location: 70 miles off Pensacola, Florida
Shark species: Mako shark
Name of victim: Chad Petti
Age of victim: 30 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Spearishing
Injury: Knocked spear out of his hands and fin bitten

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