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

Shark attack details: New Smyrna Beach, Volusia County, Florida, 14-Aug-2002
Date of attack: August 14th 2002
Location: New Smyrna Beach, Volusia County, Florida
Shark species: 0.9 m to 1.2 m [3' to 4'] shark
Name of victim: Paxton Vinyard
Age of victim: 27 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: Big toe bitten

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