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

Shark attack details: New Smyrna Beach, Volusia County, Florida, 20-May-2015
Date of attack: May 20th 2015
Location: New Smyrna Beach, Volusia County, Florida
Shark species: 5' shark
Name of victim: Matthew Zaccaria
Age of victim: 18 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: 2 puncture wounds to dorsum of left foot

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