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

Shark attack details: New Smyrna Beach, Volusia County, Florida, 18-Aug-2001
Date of attack: August 18th 2001
Location: New Smyrna Beach, Volusia County, Florida
Shark species: 5' to 6' blacktip shark
Name of victim: Dylan Feindt
Age of victim: 19 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: Left ankle bitten

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