Shark attack details: Smyrna Dunes Park, New Smyrna Beach, Volusia County, Florida, 02-Jul-2000
| Date of attack: |
July 2nd 2000 |
| Location: |
Smyrna Dunes Park, New Smyrna Beach, Volusia County, Florida |
| Shark species: |
0.9 m [3'] shark |
| Name of victim: |
Amber Benningfield |
| Age of victim: |
13 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
F |
| Activity: |
Wading |
| Injury: |
Left calf & hand lacerated |
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