Shark attack details: Holden Beach, Brunswick County, North Carolina, 16-Jul-2000
| Date of attack: |
July 16th 2000 |
| Location: |
Holden Beach, Brunswick County, North Carolina |
| Shark species: |
1.8 m [6'] grey-colored shark |
| Name of victim: |
Tim Poynter |
| Age of victim: |
14 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
Surfing |
| Injury: |
Minor lacerations on foot |
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