Shark attack at Vilano Beach, St. Johns County, Florida, Usa

Shark attack details: Vilano Beach, St. Johns County, Florida, 29-Sep-2015
Date of attack: September 29th 2015
Location: Vilano Beach, St. Johns County, Florida
Shark species: Blacktip shark, 5' to 6'
Name of victim: David Morrison, Jr.
Age of victim: 22 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: Laceration to heel, puncture wounds to dorsum of foot

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