Date of attack: | July 1st 1991 |
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Location: | Croatan Beach, Virginia |
Shark species: | Shark involvement not confirmed |
Name of victim: | Michael Hootman |
Age of victim: | 13 years old |
Sex of victim: | M |
Activity: | Boogie boarding |
Injury: | Severe laceration to foot |
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