Shark attack at Isle of Palms, Charleston County, South Carolina, Usa

Shark attack details: Isle of Palms, Charleston County, South Carolina, 13-Sep-2003
Date of attack: September 13th 2003
Location: Isle of Palms, Charleston County, South Carolina
Shark species: 7' shark
Name of victim: Joe Davis
Age of victim: 15 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Standing, stepped on shark
Injury: Ankle lacerated

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