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

Shark attack details: New Smyrna Beach, Volusia County, Florida, 25-May-1998
Date of attack: May 25th 1998
Location: New Smyrna Beach, Volusia County, Florida
Shark species: 1.5 m [5'] shark, identified as a lemon shark by the surfer
Name of victim: Jack Mounteer
Age of victim: 40 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: 4 lacerations on the sole of his right foot

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