Shark Attack Database

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Shark Attack in Isle of Palms, Charleston County, South Carolina, USA (1982)

🟡 Moderate Attack
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Species Not Identified

The shark species involved in this attack could not be determined

Attack Statistics

🌍 Global attack #3,218 of 6,882 total
📍 Attack #15 in Isle of Palms, Charleston County
🦈 Other attack #1931
🏄 Swimming attack #1231

This page contains details about a shark attack that occurred in Isle of Palms, Charleston County, South Carolina, USA on 1982. The incident involved a Other shark during swimming activities.

Incident Details

Date1982
LocationIsle of Palms, Charleston County, South Carolina, USA
ActivitySwimming
SpeciesNot Known
InjuryBite
SexM
AgeYoung Adult (20-29)
Time16h30

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