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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