Shark attack at Grand Strand, Myrtle Beach, Horry County, South Carolina, Usa

Shark attack details: Grand Strand, Myrtle Beach, Horry County, South Carolina, 16-Aug-1999
Date of attack: Aug 16th 1999
Location: Grand Strand, Myrtle Beach, Horry County, South Carolina
Shark species: 1.8 m [6'] shark
Name of victim: Christopher (Will) Handley
Age of victim: 10 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Lying prone in 2' of water
Injury: Ear lacerated, cuts on scalp, back, arm & shoulder

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