Shark attack at Hutchinson Island, St. Lucie County, Florida, Usa

Shark attack details: Hutchinson Island, St. Lucie County, Florida, 22-Apr-2007
Date of attack: April 22nd 2007
Location: Hutchinson Island, St. Lucie County, Florida
Shark species: blacktip or spinner shark
Name of victim: Matthew Honyak
Age of victim: 12 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Body boarding
Injury: Left foot bitten

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