Shark attack details: New Smyrna Beach, Volusia County, Florida, 28-Sep-1988
| Date of attack: |
Sep 28th 1988 |
| Location: |
New Smyrna Beach, Volusia County, Florida |
| Shark species: |
5' shark |
| Name of victim: |
Chris Garvin |
| Age of victim: |
21 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
Surfing |
| Injury: |
Lacerations to foot |
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