Shark attack at Surf City, Long Beach Island, New Jersey, Usa

Shark attack details: Surf City, Long Beach Island, New Jersey, 05-Jun-2005
Date of attack: June 5th 2005
Location: Surf City, Long Beach Island, New Jersey
Shark species: Mr. Burgess of ISAF announced the injury was the bite of a 1.8 m [6'], 2- to 3-year old Great white shark. Subsequent investigation revealed there was no sh
Name of victim: Ryan Horton
Age of victim: 17 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: Dorsum of foot/ankle injured by surfboard skeg or other inanimate object.

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Mr. Burgess of ISAF announced the injury was the bite of a 1.8 m [6'], 2- to 3-year old white shark. Subsequent investigation revealed there was no sh Mr. Burgess of ISAF announced the injury was the bite of a 1.8 m [6'], 2- to 3-year old Great white shark. Subsequent investigation revealed there was no sh

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