Shark attack at Near New Smyrna Jetty, Volusia County, Florida, Usa

Shark attack details: Near New Smyrna Jetty, Volusia County, Florida, 05-Jul-2003
Date of attack: July 5th 2003
Location: Near New Smyrna Jetty, Volusia County, Florida
Shark species: 2' shark
Name of victim: P.L.
Age of victim: 10 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Walking, carrying surfboard & stepped on shark
Injury: 3 puncture wounds on right lateral ankle PROVOKED INCIDENT

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