Shark attack at Carolina Beach, New Hanover County, North Carolina, Usa

Shark attack details: Carolina Beach, New Hanover County, North Carolina, 27-Jul-2004
Date of attack: Jul 27th 2004
Location: Carolina Beach, New Hanover County, North Carolina
Shark species: 1.8 m [6'] shark
Name of victim: Alexis Huesgen
Age of victim: 13 years old
Sex of victim: F
Activity: Swimming
Injury: Right forearm & wrist lacerated

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