Shark attack at Ocean Lakes Campground, south of Myrtle Beach, Horry County, South Carolina, Usa

Shark attack details: Ocean Lakes Campground, south of Myrtle Beach, Horry County, South Carolina, 10-Aug-1995
Date of attack: August 10th 1995
Location: Ocean Lakes Campground, south of Myrtle Beach, Horry County, South Carolina
Shark species: Blacktip shark
Name of victim: Venus Lindsey
Age of victim: 14 years old
Sex of victim: F
Activity: Riding waves on a board
Injury: Left foot bitten

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