Shark attack details: Coligny Beach, Hilton Head, Beaufort County, South Carolina, 7-Jun-2006
| Date of attack: |
Jun 7th 2006 |
| Location: |
Coligny Beach, Hilton Head, Beaufort County, South Carolina |
| Shark species: |
3' to 4' shark |
| Name of victim: |
Megan Wallis |
| Age of victim: |
7 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
F |
| Activity: |
Playing |
| Injury: |
Lacerations & puncture wounds to left foot & buttocks |
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