| Date of attack: | October 27th 2022 |
|---|---|
| Location: | Horn Island, Mississippi |
| Shark species: | 5'shark |
| Name of victim: | male |
| Sex of victim: | M |
| Activity: | Fishing |
| Injury: | Minor injuries |
Commercial Fisherman Bitten by Shark Off Mississippi Coast
On 27 October 2022, a commercial fisherman was bitten by a five-foot shark while working near Horn Island, Mississippi. The shark bit him above the waist, causing lacerations to his side and abdomen.
First aid was applied, and his injuries were described as minor.
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