Shark attack details: Coligny Beach, Hilton Head, Beaufort County, South Carolina, 23-May-2001
| Date of attack: |
May 23rd 2001 |
| Location: |
Coligny Beach, Hilton Head, Beaufort County, South Carolina |
| Shark species: |
1.2 m to 1.5 m [4.5' to 5'] shark |
| Name of victim: |
Tripp Choate |
| Age of victim: |
11 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
Swimming |
| Injury: |
Shin lacerated |
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