Shark attack at Hilton Head Island, Beaufort County, South Carolina, Usa

Shark attack details: Hilton Head Island, Beaufort County, South Carolina, 03-Aug-21
Date of attack: August 3rd 2021
Location: Hilton Head Island, Beaufort County, South Carolina
Shark species: Blacktip shark
Name of victim: a lifguard
Sex of victim: M
Activity:
Injury: Lacerations to lower body

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