Shark attack at Quarter mile south of Ponce de Leon Inlet, Volusia County, Florida, Usa

Shark attack details: Quarter mile south of Ponce de Leon Inlet, Volusia County, Florida, 22-Jul-2005
Date of attack: July 22nd 2005
Location: Quarter mile south of Ponce de Leon Inlet, Volusia County, Florida
Shark species: Shark involvement unconfirmed
Name of victim: Matthew Pearce
Age of victim: 25 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: Straight 2.5" laceration on top of left ankle

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