Shark attack at Wrightsville Beach, New Hanover County, North Carolina, Usa

Shark attack details: Wrightsville Beach, New Hanover County, North Carolina, 04-Jul-2002
Date of attack: July 4th 2002
Location: Wrightsville Beach, New Hanover County, North Carolina
Shark species: 1.2 m to 1.5 m [4' to 5'] shark, possibly a Bull shark
Name of victim: Avery Olearczyk
Age of victim: 9 years old
Sex of victim: F
Activity: Standing
Injury: Calf, foot & hand bitten

View detailed report (PDF)

Map showing shark attack location and nearby incidents

Nearby shark attacks

1.2 m to 1.5 m [4' to 5'] shark, possibly a bull shark 1.2 m to 1.5 m [4' to 5'] shark, possibly a Bull shark

Usa

Attacks by region

Attacks by location

  • New Smyrna Beach, Volusia County (195)
  • Ponce Inlet, Volusia County (48)
  • Daytona Beach, Volusia County (35)
  • Cocoa Beach, Brevard County (30)
  • Myrtle Beach, Horry County (22)
  • Melbourne Beach, Brevard County (21)
  • Isle of Palms, Charleston County (18)
  • Jacksonville Beach, Duval County (14)
  • Jensen Beach, Martin County (13)
  • Florida Keys (12)