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

Shark attack details: New Smyrna Beach, Volusia County, Florida, 16-May-2009
Date of attack: May 16th 2009
Location: New Smyrna Beach, Volusia County, Florida
Shark species: blacktip or spinner shark
Name of victim: David Bryant
Age of victim: 55 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: Lacerations to right hand

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