Shark attack details: New Smyrna Beach, Volusia County, Florida, 19-Aug-2001
| Date of attack: |
August 19th 2001 |
| Location: |
New Smyrna Beach, Volusia County, Florida |
| Shark species: |
unknown |
| Name of victim: |
Becky Chapman |
| Age of victim: |
17 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
F |
| Activity: |
Surfing |
| Injury: |
Lacerations to lower leg |
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