Shark Attack Article

18 year-old Killed From Shark Attack in Clearwater Beach, Florida

It started out as a perfect first day of vacation: sunny skies and a high of 91.  The Smith family thought they were going to have a fabulous summer vacation when, out of nowhere, disaster struck. 

The Smith’s 18 year-old son, Eric Smith, was riding the waves in an inner tube with his little sister, Ellen Smith (age 10), when one shark grabbed his right arm.  Eric was in a state of shock and was kicking and punching the shark with his other arm.  Seconds later, another shark came along and grabbed his left leg.  Now, there was nothing more he could do but hope the torture would will.

Eric’s dad, Evan, ran out into the water to try and fight off the sharks while Eric’s mom, Elizabeth, called 911. Ellen was in complete shock and didn’t know what was going on.  Eric was struggling to stay alive when his dad was kicking and punching the sharks with all his might.  The sharks pulled Eric under twice before they dragged him away.  

The once relaxing, perfect spring break for the Smith family turned into complete devastation.  The family is still in Clearwater, Florida as people are still searching for their son’s missing body.  Elizabeth Smith’s says, “we’re not going home without him”.