Shark attack at Murrells Inlet, Georgetown County, South Carolina, Usa

Shark attack details: Murrells Inlet, Georgetown County, South Carolina, 20-Aug-2015
Date of attack: August 20th 2015
Location: Murrells Inlet, Georgetown County, South Carolina
Shark species: 4' shark
Name of victim: Dylan Peyton
Age of victim: 15 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: Injuries to left calf, arm and hand

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