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Emerald Isle, Carteret County, USA — 20-Jul-2002

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Shark Attack Incident

Emerald Isle, Carteret County, USA

July 19, 2002

Non-fatal

Date20-Jul-2002

TypeUnprovoked

CountryUSA

LocationEmerald Isle, Carteret County

ActivitySwimming

SpeciesBull shark, 1.8 m to 2.1 m [6' to 7']

InjuryCalf bitten

VictimMary Katherine Strong, Female, 15 years old

Time17h00

SourceC. Creswell, GSAF

34.6653°, -77.0382°via nominatim

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