Shark attack at Avon, Hatteras Island, Outer Banks, Dare County, North Carolina, Usa

Shark attack details: Avon, Hatteras Island, Outer Banks, Dare County, North Carolina, 03-Sep-2001
Date of attack: Sep 3rd 2001
Location: Avon, Hatteras Island, Outer Banks, Dare County, North Carolina
Shark species: A large Great white shark was filmed by divers on a local wreck 2 days prior to the incident.
Name of victim: Sergi Zaloukaev
Age of victim: 28 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Swimming
Injury: FATAL, right leg severed

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