Shark attack at Sandbridge Beach, Princess Anne County, Virginia, Usa

Shark attack details: Sandbridge Beach, Princess Anne County, Virginia, 01-Sep-2001
Date of attack: September 1st 2001
Location: Sandbridge Beach, Princess Anne County, Virginia
Shark species: Bull shark
Name of victim: David Peltier
Age of victim: 10 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Swimming
Injury: FATAL, thigh bitten

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