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

Shark attack details: Shark Shallows, Ponce Inlet, Volusia County, Florida, 07-May-1996
Date of attack: May 7th 1996
Location: Shark Shallows, Ponce Inlet, Volusia County, Florida
Shark species: 60 cm to 90 cm [2' to 3'] blacktip or spinner shark
Name of victim: Jimmy Grunewald
Age of victim: 27 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: Left foot & leg bitten

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