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

Shark attack details: New Smyrna Beach, Volusia County, Florida, 02-Aug-1997
Date of attack: Aug 2nd 1997
Location: New Smyrna Beach, Volusia County, Florida
Shark species: juvenile shark
Name of victim: Matthew Perny
Age of victim: 19 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Wading / Surfing
Injury: Top of left foot bitten

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