Shark attack at New Smyrna Beach, Volusia County, Florida, Usa

Shark attack details: New Smyrna Beach, Volusia County, Florida, 06-Sep-1996
Date of attack: September 6th 1996
Location: New Smyrna Beach, Volusia County, Florida
Shark species: a young shark
Name of victim: John Perkins
Age of victim: 19 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing / Swimming
Injury: Small puncture wounds and lacerations on right leg just below knee

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