Shark attack details: Myrtle Beach, Horry County, South Carolina, 09-Jul-1986
| Date of attack: |
July 9th 1986 |
| Location: |
Myrtle Beach, Horry County, South Carolina |
| Shark species: |
1.5 m [5'] shark |
| Name of victim: |
Jack Serafino |
| Age of victim: |
8 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
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| Injury: |
Back of left thigh bitten |
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