Shark attack details: New Smyrna Beach, Volusia County, Florida, 08-Sep-1997
| Date of attack: |
September 8th 1997 |
| Location: |
New Smyrna Beach, Volusia County, Florida |
| Shark species: |
small blacktip shark |
| Name of victim: |
male |
| Age of victim: |
17 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
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| Activity: |
Surfing |
| Injury: |
2 small lacerations to bottom of foot |
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