Shark attack details: Kure Beach, New Hanover County, North Carolina, 17-Aug-2011
| Date of attack: |
Aug 17th 2011 |
| Location: |
Kure Beach, New Hanover County, North Carolina |
| Shark species: |
Possibly a 5' to 6' sandTiger shark |
| Name of victim: |
Trang Aronian |
| Age of victim: |
20s years old |
| Sex of victim: |
F |
| Activity: |
Wading |
| Injury: |
Lacerations to foot |
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