Shark attack at Burkes Beach, Hilton Head, Beaufort County, South Carolina, Usa

Shark attack details: Burkes Beach, Hilton Head, Beaufort County, South Carolina, 18-Jun-17
Date of attack: June 18th 2017
Location: Burkes Beach, Hilton Head, Beaufort County, South Carolina
Shark species: Bull shark, 4' to 5'
Name of victim: Regan Readnour
Age of victim: 14 years old
Sex of victim: F
Activity: Swimming
Injury: Leg bitten

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Bull shark, 4' to 5' Bull shark, 4' to 5'

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