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

Shark attack details: New Smyrna Beach, Volusia County, Florida, 26-Aug-2001
Date of attack: Aug 26th 2001
Location: New Smyrna Beach, Volusia County, Florida
Shark species: unknown
Name of victim: Ben Gibbs
Age of victim: 18 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Boogie Boarding
Injury: Thigh & foot bitten

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