Shark attack at South side of Ponce de Leon Inlet, Volusia County, Florida, Usa

Shark attack details: South side of Ponce de Leon Inlet, Volusia County, Florida, 29-Sep-1999
Date of attack: September 29th 1999
Location: South side of Ponce de Leon Inlet, Volusia County, Florida
Shark species: unknown
Name of victim: Joel A. Borges
Age of victim: 22 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Wading to shore after surfing
Injury: 3 one-inch lacerations on bottom of right foot

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