Shark attack at Ponce Inlet, Volusia County, Florida, Usa

Shark attack details: Ponce Inlet, Volusia County, Florida, 29-Aug-2014
Date of attack: August 29th 2014
Location: Ponce Inlet, Volusia County, Florida
Shark species: Spinner shark or blacktip shark
Name of victim: Brendan Murphy
Age of victim: 17 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: Lacerations to shin

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