Shark attack details: New Smyrna Beach, Volusia County, Florida, 15-May-1994
| Date of attack: |
May 15th 1994 |
| Location: |
New Smyrna Beach, Volusia County, Florida |
| Shark species: |
>1.8 m [6'] shark |
| Name of victim: |
Joel Tatro |
| Age of victim: |
22 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
Surfing |
| Injury: |
Right knee lacerated |
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