Shark attack details: Corolla, Currituck County, North Carolina, 12-Sep-2009
| Date of attack: |
September 12th 2009 |
| Location: |
Corolla, Currituck County, North Carolina |
| Shark species: |
Shark involvement prior to death unconfirmed |
| Name of victim: |
Richard A Snead |
| Age of victim: |
60 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
Swimming |
| Injury: |
FATAL |
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