Shark attack at Hermosa Beach, California, Usa

Shark attack details: Hermosa Beach, California, 28-Aug-1933
Date of attack: August 28th 1933
Location: Hermosa Beach, California
Shark species: 4.5 m [14'9"] blue shark
Name of victim: Nathaniel Myrick
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Fishing, caught a 15' shark & took it onboard
Injury: Severely lacerated arm PROVOKED INCIDENT

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