Shark attack at Beachway Avenue Approach, New Smyrna Beach, Volusia County, Florida, Usa

Shark attack details: Beachway Avenue Approach, New Smyrna Beach, Volusia County, Florida, 21-Mar-2008
Date of attack: March 21st 2008
Location: Beachway Avenue Approach, New Smyrna Beach, Volusia County, Florida
Shark species: unknown
Name of victim: male
Age of victim: 14 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Wading
Injury: Two 3-inch lacerations to right ankle

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