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

Shark attack details: New Smyrna Beach, Volusia County, Florida, 12-Apr-2001
Date of attack: April 12th 2001
Location: New Smyrna Beach, Volusia County, Florida
Shark species: Possibly a juvenile blacktip or spinner shark
Name of victim: John Fasio, Jr
Age of victim: 12 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Body boarding
Injury: Foot & ankle lacerated

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