Shark attack details: New Smyrna Beach, Volusia County, Florida, 30-Aug-1997
| Date of attack: |
Aug 30th 1997 |
| Location: |
New Smyrna Beach, Volusia County, Florida |
| Shark species: |
unknown |
| Name of victim: |
Chris Hoyas |
| Age of victim: |
18 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
Surfing |
| Injury: |
Lacerations on right ankle & heel |
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