Shark attack at Folly Beach, Charleston County, South Carolina, Usa

Shark attack details: Folly Beach, Charleston County, South Carolina, 19-Jul-1985
Date of attack: Jul 19th 1985
Location: Folly Beach, Charleston County, South Carolina
Shark species: 2.4 m to 2.7 m [8' to 9'] Tiger shark
Name of victim: Julie Steed
Age of victim: 10 years old
Sex of victim: F
Activity: Playing in knee-deep water
Injury: 2/3rd of left calf removed

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