Shark attack at Trinidad Bay, Humboldt County, California, Usa

Shark attack details: Trinidad Bay, Humboldt County, California, 10-Feb-1955
Date of attack: February 10th 1955
Location: Trinidad Bay, Humboldt County, California
Shark species: 3' leopard shark (Triakis semifasciata), identified by J.W. DeWitt (1955)
Name of victim: John Adams
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Scuba diving
Injury: No injury, shark bumped diver's face

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