Shark attack at Tybee Island, Chatham County, Georgia, Usa

Shark attack details: Tybee Island, Chatham County, Georgia, 11-May-2014
Date of attack: May 11th 2014
Location: Tybee Island, Chatham County, Georgia
Shark species: Shark involvement not confirmed
Name of victim: Ayden Meadows
Age of victim: 12 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: Puncture wounds to right thigh

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