Shark attack at Frying Pan Shoals, North Carolina, Usa

Shark attack details: Frying Pan Shoals, North Carolina, 26-Feb-1999
Date of attack: Feb 26th 1999
Location: Frying Pan Shoals, North Carolina
Shark species: Basking shark
Name of victim: 28' sport fishing boat, Bird Dog
Sex of victim:
Activity: Cruising
Injury: No injury to occupants, boat sank after colliding with shark

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