Shark attack details: Grand Strand, Myrtle Beach, Horry County, South Carolina, 16-Aug-1999
| Date of attack: |
August 16th 1999 |
| Location: |
Grand Strand, Myrtle Beach, Horry County, South Carolina |
| Shark species: |
1.8 m [6'] shark |
| Name of victim: |
Christopher (Will) Handley |
| Age of victim: |
10 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
Lying prone in 2' of water |
| Injury: |
Ear lacerated, cuts on scalp, back, arm & shoulder |
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