Shark attack at Imperial Beach, San Diego County, California, Usa

Shark attack details: Imperial Beach, San Diego County, California, 27-May-1952
Date of attack: May 27th 1952
Location: Imperial Beach, San Diego County, California
Shark species: 2 m to 4 m [6'9" to 13'] Great white shark
Name of victim: Arthur E. Taylor, a navy diver & member+G1053 of a 24-man demolition team
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Swimming on surface
Injury: Foot & swimfin bitten

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2 m to 4 m [6'9 2 m to 4 m [6'9" to 13'] Great white shark

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