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Myrtle Beach, Horry County, USA — 25-May-1987

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Shark Attack Incident

Myrtle Beach, Horry County, USA

May 24, 1987

Non-fatal

Date25-May-1987

TypeUnprovoked

CountryUSA

LocationMyrtle Beach, Horry County

Species1.5 m to 1.8 m [5' to 6'] shark

Injury6" cut to thigh

VictimJosia McSpadden, Male, 12 years old

SourceCharlotte Observer, 5/28/1987

33.6956°, -78.8900°via nominatim

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