Shark attack at Bethune Beach, south of New Smyrna Beach, Volusia County, Florida, Usa

Shark attack details: Bethune Beach, south of New Smyrna Beach, Volusia County, Florida, 05-Apr-2001
Date of attack: April 5th 2001
Location: Bethune Beach, south of New Smyrna Beach, Volusia County, Florida
Shark species: small shark
Name of victim: Jason Bartholem
Age of victim: 26 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Standing alongside surfboard
Injury: Minor lacerations to dorsum of left foot

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