Shark attack details: New Smyrna Beach, Volusia County, Florida, 05-Oct-2002
| Date of attack: |
October 5th 2002 |
| Location: |
New Smyrna Beach, Volusia County, Florida |
| Shark species: |
3.5' to 4.5' shark |
| Name of victim: |
Ivan Rios |
| Age of victim: |
35 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
Surfing |
| Injury: |
Heel & back of right knee lacerated |
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