Shark attack details: New Smyrna Beach, Volusia County, Florida, 20-Aug-1985
| Date of attack: |
Aug 20th 1985 |
| Location: |
New Smyrna Beach, Volusia County, Florida |
| Shark species: |
Shark involvement unconfirmed |
| Name of victim: |
Danny Prendgeast |
| Age of victim: |
11 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
Wading |
| Injury: |
3" wound on thigh |
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