Shark attack details: Figure Eight Island, New Hanover County, North Carolina, 27-Aug-2014
| Date of attack: |
August 27th 2014 |
| Location: |
Figure Eight Island, New Hanover County, North Carolina |
| Shark species: |
4' to 6' shark |
| Name of victim: |
Hunter Anderson |
| Age of victim: |
29 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
Surfing |
| Injury: |
Laceration to left hand |
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