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

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: Blacktip or spinner shark
Name of victim: Darren Harrity
Age of victim: 14 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: Abrasions on right hand & deep laceration on middle finger

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