Date18-Aug-2001
TypeUnprovoked
CountryUSA
LocationNew Smyrna Beach, Volusia County
ActivitySurfing
Species3' shark, possibly a blacktip or spinner shark
InjuryBack of left hand gashed
VictimJaison Valentin, Male, 19 years old
Time12h05
SourceS. Petersohn, GSAF; Orlando Sentinel, 8/20/2001, p.B1; Daytona Beach News Journal, 8/20/2001, p.1A
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