Shark attack at Pacific Grove, Monterey Bay, California, Usa

Shark attack details: Pacific Grove, Monterey Bay, California, 7-Dec-1952
Date of attack: December 7th 1952
Location: Pacific Grove, Monterey Bay, California
Shark species: 4.6 m [15'] Great white shark
Name of victim: Barry Wilson
Age of victim: 17 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Body surfing & treading water
Injury: FATAL, leg lacerated

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4.6 m [15'] white shark 4.6 m [15'] Great white shark

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