Shark Attacks

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A survey has said there have been above twenty shark attacks in US in 2015 which is an alarmingly high number considering security measures taken by US coastline authorities. One was a fatal attack from others that took place.
An old man of age 68 has been injured due to a shark attack in North Carolina this same year. A total of seven attacks have been numbered in this state in less than three weeks and there is no confirmation there can be more attacks stopped on common public coming to sea side.
It was said man who was attacked by a shark was swimming half submerged in water in Ocracoke Island with his son. He sustained wounds to his waist, ribs and legs. He was said to be fatally injured in incident that accidentally took place.
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