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

Shark attack details: New Smyrna Beach, Volusia County, Florida, 20-Jun-2006
Date of attack: June 20th 2006
Location: New Smyrna Beach, Volusia County, Florida
Shark species: Possibly a 1' to 3' blacktip or spinner shark
Name of victim: Elizabeth Schelk
Age of victim: 22 years old
Sex of victim: F
Activity: Surfing
Injury: 2-inch puncture wounds on right foot

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