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

Shark attack details: New Smyrna Beach, Volusia County, Florida, 25-Jul-1998
Date of attack: July 25th 1998
Location: New Smyrna Beach, Volusia County, Florida
Shark species: unknown
Name of victim: Michael Rinto
Age of victim: 13 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: Calf bitten

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