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Myrtle Beach, Horry County, USA — 09-Jul-1986

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Shark Attack Incident

Myrtle Beach, Horry County, USA

July 8, 1986

Non-fatal

Date09-Jul-1986

TypeUnprovoked

CountryUSA

LocationMyrtle Beach, Horry County

Species1.5 m [5'] shark

InjuryBack of left thigh bitten

VictimJack Serafino, Male, 8 years old

SourceCharlotte Observer, 9/9/1986 & 9/11/1986

33.6956°, -78.8900°via nominatim

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