Date06-Sep-1996
TypeUnprovoked
CountryUSA
LocationNew Smyrna Beach, Volusia County
ActivitySurfing / Swimming
Species"a young shark"
InjurySmall puncture wounds and lacerations on right leg just below knee
VictimJohn Perkins, Male, 19 years old
Time12h15
SourceS. Petersohn, GSAF; Orlando Sentinel , 9//7/1996; Daytona Beach News Journal, 9/7/1996, p.4C
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