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Shark Attack in New Smyrna Beach, Volusia County, Florida, USA (2012)

🟡 Moderate Attack
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Species Not Identified

The shark species involved in this attack could not be determined

Attack Statistics

🌍 Global attack #5,469 of 6,882 total
📍 Attack #191 in New Smyrna Beach, Volusia County
🦈 Other attack #1931
🏄 Surfing attack #1426

This page contains details about a shark attack that occurred in New Smyrna Beach, Volusia County, Florida, USA on 2012. The incident involved a Other shark during surfing activities.

Incident Details

Date2012
LocationNew Smyrna Beach, Volusia County, Florida, USA
ActivitySurfing
SpeciesNot Known
InjuryBite
SexM
AgeTeen (13-19)
Time16h05

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