Shark attack details: New Smyrna Beach, Volusia County, Florida, 29-Aug-1981
| Date of attack: |
August 29th 1981 |
| Location: |
New Smyrna Beach, Volusia County, Florida |
| Shark species: |
6' shark |
| Name of victim: |
Stephen Drosdick |
| Age of victim: |
15 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
Surfing |
| Injury: |
Laceration to left ankle |
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