Shark attack at Avon, Hatteras Island, Outer Banks, Dare County, North Carolina, Usa

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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