Shark attack at Ponce Inlet, Volusia County, Florida, Usa

Shark attack details: Ponce Inlet, Volusia County, Florida, 07-Aug-1995
Date of attack: August 7th 1995
Location: Ponce Inlet, Volusia County, Florida
Shark species: 1.2 m to 1.5 m [4' to 5'] shark
Name of victim: Matt Sturgis
Age of victim: 12 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Body boarding
Injury: Multiple bites on right leg and knee

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