DateSep-1895
TypeProvoked
CountryUSA
LocationNear the mouth of the Cape Fear River, Brunswick County
ActivityFishing
Species5' shark
InjuryNo injury, hooked shark rammed boat & Ruark fell on its back PROVOKED INCIDENT
Victimopen boat, occupants: Robert Ruark, Hoyle Dosher & Elmer Adkins
SourceC. Creswell, GSAF
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