Shark attack details: Topsail Island, Pender County, North Carolina, 24-Jul-2008
| Date of attack: |
Jul 24th 2008 |
| Location: |
Topsail Island, Pender County, North Carolina |
| Shark species: |
3' to 4' shark |
| Name of victim: |
Madeline Sinsley |
| Age of victim: |
8 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
F |
| Activity: |
Wading |
| Injury: |
Lacerations to dorsum of right foot |
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