Shark attack details: Ocean Isle, Brunswick County, North Carolina, 10-Aug-1980
| Date of attack: |
August 10th 1980 |
| Location: |
Ocean Isle, Brunswick County, North Carolina |
| Shark species: |
unknown |
| Name of victim: |
Susan Waters |
| Age of victim: |
10 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
F |
| Activity: |
Wading |
| Injury: |
Bitten behind knee & lower leg |
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