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Emerald Isle, Carteret County, USA — 25-Sep-1971

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Shark Attack Incident

Emerald Isle, Carteret County, USA

September 24, 1971

Non-fatal

Date25-Sep-1971

TypeUnprovoked

CountryUSA

LocationEmerald Isle, Carteret County

ActivitySurfing

InjuryLeft foot injured

VictimJ. Horner, 17 years old

SourceF. Schwartz, p.23

34.6653°, -77.0382°via nominatim

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