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There is a listing in the 'Global Shark Accident File' which claims that in 1955 a man named George Lawson was attacked by a bull shark while swimming in Lake Michigan near Chicago. I've never really beleved it, but I'd love to dispell the myth. Does anyone know anything about this story?

Asked by Adam

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Producer Jesse Dukes explains how a British magazine mogul helped spread this urban legend, and whether such an attack could happen in the first place.

Reporting updates:

Vocalo's 'Lake Michigan Shark Attack!' piece from 2009 may be a start to answering your question.

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