Shark attack at Wrightsville Beach, New Hanover County, North Carolina, Usa

Shark attack details: Wrightsville Beach, New Hanover County, North Carolina, 17-Jul-2010
Date of attack: July 17th 2010
Location: Wrightsville Beach, New Hanover County, North Carolina
Shark species: 4' to 5' sandtiger shark
Name of victim: Kendall Parker
Age of victim: 13 years old
Sex of victim: F
Activity: Swimming
Injury: Lacerations to right forearm

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