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

Shark attack details: New Smyrna Beach, Volusia County, Florida, 05-Aug-1999
Date of attack: Aug 5th 1999
Location: New Smyrna Beach, Volusia County, Florida
Shark species: 4' to 5' shark
Name of victim: Charles Adkins
Age of victim: 62 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Body surfing
Injury: Right ankle & heel lacerated

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