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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![1.8 m to 2.1 m [6' to 7'] bull shark](/images/bull.jpg)