Shark attack details: Emerald Isle, Carteret County, North Carolina, 09-Jul-2008

Date of attack:	Jul 9th 2008
Location:	Emerald Isle, Carteret County, North Carolina
Shark species:	unknown
Name of victim:	Bailleigh Foster
Age of victim:	14 years old
Sex of victim:	F
Activity:	Swimming
Injury:	Lacerations to right foot

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