Shark attack at Emerald Isle, Carteret County, North Carolina, Usa

Shark attack details: Emerald Isle, Carteret County, North Carolina, 20-Jul-2002
Date of attack: July 20th 2002
Location: Emerald Isle, Carteret County, North Carolina
Shark species: 1.8 m to 2.1 m [6' to 7'] Bull shark
Name of victim: Mary Katherine Strong
Age of victim: 15 years old
Sex of victim: F
Activity: Swimming
Injury: Calf bitten

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