Shark attack at Cocoa Beach, Brevard County, Florida, Usa

Shark attack details: Cocoa Beach, Brevard County, Florida, 03-Oct-1996
Date of attack: Oct 3rd 1996
Location: Cocoa Beach, Brevard County, Florida
Shark species: 1.2 m [4'] shark
Name of victim: Aric Hollingsworth
Age of victim: 21 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: 4" laceration on left forearm

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