Shark attack at St Augustine Beach, St Johns County, Florida, Usa

Shark attack details: St Augustine Beach, St Johns County, Florida, 10-Jun-2002
Date of attack: June 10th 2002
Location: St Augustine Beach, St Johns County, Florida
Shark species: 0.9 m to 1.2 m [3' to 4'] shark; Tooth fragment recovered from hand
Name of victim: Jason Smith
Age of victim: 28 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: Right hand lacerated

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