Shark attack details: Chatham, Monomoy Island, Massachusetts, 21-Jul-2001
| Date of attack: |
Jul 21st 2001 |
| Location: |
Chatham, Monomoy Island, Massachusetts |
| Shark species: |
14' Mako shark |
| Name of victim: |
boat, occupants: Joseph Fitzback & 6 passengers |
| Sex of victim: |
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| Activity: |
Fishing |
| Injury: |
No Injury to occupants; shark bumped the boat |
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