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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
Date
25-May-1987
Type
Unprovoked
Country
USA
Location
Myrtle Beach, Horry County
Species
1.5 m to 1.8 m [5' to 6'] shark
Injury
6" cut to thigh
Victim
Josia McSpadden, Male, 12 years old
Source
Charlotte Observer, 5/28/1987
33.6956°, -78.8900°
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