Date of attack: | July 4th 2002 |
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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 |
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