Shark attack at South of Ponce Inlet, New Smyrna Beach, Volusia County, Florida, Usa

Shark attack details: South of Ponce Inlet, New Smyrna Beach, Volusia County, Florida, 16-Apr-1991
Date of attack: April 16th 1991
Location: South of Ponce Inlet, New Smyrna Beach, Volusia County, Florida
Shark species: 1.2 m to 1.5 m [4' to 5'] shark
Name of victim: David Kohler
Age of victim: 22 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing, collided with shark
Injury: Right thigh

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