Shark attack details: Avon, Hatteras Island, Outer Banks, Dare County, North Carolina, 25-Jun-2015
| Date of attack: |
June 25th 2015 |
| Location: |
Avon, Hatteras Island, Outer Banks, Dare County, North Carolina |
| Shark species: |
unknown |
| Name of victim: |
Patrick Thornton |
| Age of victim: |
47 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
Body surfing? |
| Injury: |
Multiple lacerations to back |
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