Shark attack details: Winyah Bay, South Carolina, 11-Jul-1987
| Date of attack: |
July 11th 1987 |
| Location: |
Winyah Bay, South Carolina |
| Shark species: |
12' shark |
| Name of victim: |
17' fishing boat. Occupants, Bubba DeMaurice, his wife & daughter |
| Sex of victim: |
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| Activity: |
Dropping anchor |
| Injury: |
No injury to occupants. Shark grabbed anchor |
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