Shark attack details: Pine Island, Corolla, Currituck County, North Carolina, 06-Jul-2000
Date of attack: |
July 6th 2000 |
Location: |
Pine Island, Corolla, Currituck County, North Carolina |
Shark species: |
0.9 m to 1.5 m [3' to 5'] Tiger shark? |
Name of victim: |
Ashley Walker |
Age of victim: |
12 years old |
Sex of victim: |
F |
Activity: |
Playing |
Injury: |
Calf lacerated |
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