Michael Wenzel (DOB 06/07/1996) of Palmetto, Florida • Two felony counts of Aggravated Animal Cruelty (Third-degree felony). • One misdemeanor count of Illegal Method of Take – Shark (Second-degree misdemeanor).The video, which has been shared thousands of times on social media, showed three men smiling and joking while a shark was violently whipped around and dragged behind the boat.
Robert Lee Benac (DOB 04/2/1989) of Bradenton, Florida • Two felony counts of Aggravated Animal Cruelty (Third-degree felony). • One misdemeanor count of Illegal Method of Take – Shark (Second-degree misdemeanor).
Spencer Heintz (DOB 10/14/1994) of Palmetto, Florida • Two felony counts of Aggravated Animal Cruelty (Third-degree felony).
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