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Key Largo, Monroe County, USA — 27-Sep-2002

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Shark Attack Incident

Key Largo, Monroe County, USA

September 26, 2002

Non-fatal

Date27-Sep-2002

TypeProvoked

CountryUSA

LocationKey Largo, Monroe County

ActivityFishing

Species1.8 m [6'] blacktip shark

InjuryLeft thumb lacerated PROVOKED INCIDENT

VictimJose Diaz, Male

TimeAfternoon

SourceJ. Eager, scubaradio.com

25.0913°, -80.4678°via nominatim

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