Kendall Parker, 13, Attacked July 17th, 2010
Thirteen year old Kendall Park was bitten on the arm by a suspected sand tiger shark. Doctors estimated the shark to be 4-5 feet in length. Ms. Park required 40 stitches to close her wounds but may require surgery to repair a damaged tendon. The attack occurred at about 1:30 PM. She was treated and released at Cape Fear Hospital.
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