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SHARK WEEK: Lake Michigan shark attack?

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According to the Global Shark Attack File, in 1955 George Lawson had his right leg bitten off by a bull shark (Carcharhinus leucas) while swimming in Lake Michigan near Chicago. The attack was unprovoked and by surprise. The incident log does not mention any other attacks from Lake Michigan, so it appears the incident was an aberration. However, freshwater shark attacks, although rare, are possible.

Bull sharks have been recorded in the Mississippi River, but it has been claimed that a series of dams and locks known as the Illinois Waterway, which connects the Mississippi River with Lake Michigan, should prevent bull sharks from entering Lake Michigan.  Furthermore, Lake Michigan bathers should not be too concerned, because bull sharks prefer warmer waters.

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Written by Buck Denton

July 15, 2008 at 2:03 am

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  1. I can see bull sharks in michigan. The food source is there not to mention the sheer size of the small ocean (michigan lake). Plus if the shaks hug the bottom durring winter season the temp would be liveable…..

    Chris

    13 Oct 08 at 4:11 am

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