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Shark Attack Sends 24-Year-Old Man To Hospital

Posted: 1:01 pm EDT April 21, 2007Updated: 6:58 am EDT April 23, 2007

A 24-year-old man underwent surgery on his hand Friday after being attacked by a shark while surfing off New Smyrna Beach.

The bite victim is Chad Guthrie and authorities said he was attacked by a three to four foot shark near the 27th Avenue Beach approach. He was taken to Halifax Medical Center and underwent several hours of surgery Friday afternoon.

Guthrie's family members said he is a physical therapist in New Smyrna Beach.

According to the Voulsia County Beach Patrol, Guthrie suffered deep gashes to his left index finger and thumb.

It was the second shark attack this month off of Voulsia County.

A 7-year-old boy from Seminole County suffered gashes on his calf during an attack on April 1.

Gutherie's mother said that Chad was scheduled for more sugery on Sunday.

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