Shark attack at Pasikudha, , Sri Lanka

Shark attack details: Pasikudha, , 26-Dec-2004
Date of attack: December 26th 2004
Location: Pasikudha,
Shark species: unknown
Name of victim: Sylvia Lucas
Age of victim: 11 years old
Sex of victim: F
Activity: Swept out to sea by the tsunami, she clung to a log for 24 hours
Injury: No injury

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