Shark attack at Tybee Island, Chatham County, Georgia, Usa

Shark attack details: Tybee Island, Chatham County, Georgia, 27-Jul-21
Date of attack: July 27th 2021
Location: Tybee Island, Chatham County, Georgia
Shark species: small blacktip shark
Name of victim: Yamada Atsushi
Age of victim: 58 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: Lower left leg bitten

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