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