Shark attack at Playalinda Beach, Canaveral National Seashore, Brevard County, Florida, Usa

Shark attack details: Playalinda Beach, Canaveral National Seashore, Brevard County, Florida, 06-Oct-2007
Date of attack: October 6th 2007
Location: Playalinda Beach, Canaveral National Seashore, Brevard County, Florida
Shark species: 5' blacktip shark
Name of victim: E.H.
Age of victim: 16 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: Severe lacerations to right hand

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