Shark attack at Holden Beach, Brunswick County, North Carolina, Usa

Shark attack details: Holden Beach, Brunswick County, North Carolina, 16-Jul-2000
Date of attack: Jul 16th 2000
Location: Holden Beach, Brunswick County, North Carolina
Shark species: 1.8 m [6'] grey-colored shark
Name of victim: Tim Poynter
Age of victim: 14 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: Minor lacerations on foot

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