Shark attack at Melbourne Beach, Brevard County, Florida, Usa

Shark attack details: Melbourne Beach, Brevard County, Florida, 27-Sep-1981
Date of attack: Sep 27th 1981
Location: Melbourne Beach, Brevard County, Florida
Shark species: unknown
Name of victim: James Smodell
Sex of victim:
Activity: Surfing
Injury: Lacerations to right hand

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