Shark attack details: Topsail Beach, Pender County, North Carolina, 05-Aug-2002
| Date of attack: |
Aug 5th 2002 |
| Location: |
Topsail Beach, Pender County, North Carolina |
| Shark species: |
1.2 m to 1.5 m [4' to 5'] shark |
| Name of victim: |
Robert Pollan |
| Age of victim: |
14 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
Standing |
| Injury: |
Leg lacerated |
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