Shark attack at 6th Avenue North, Myrtle Beach, Horry County, South Carolina, Usa

Shark attack details: 6th Avenue North, Myrtle Beach, Horry County, South Carolina, 22-Aug-2005
Date of attack: August 22nd 2005
Location: 6th Avenue North, Myrtle Beach, Horry County, South Carolina
Shark species: possibly a small blacktip shark
Name of victim: Nicholas House
Age of victim: 17 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Boogie boarding, kicked at object in the water
Injury: Laceration to knee

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