| Date of attack: | Aug 30th 1955 |
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| Location: | Zuma Beach, Santa Monica, California |
| Shark species: | 5' thresher or blue shark. The shark was killed following the incident |
| Name of victim: | Dale Strand |
| Age of victim: | 25 years old |
| Sex of victim: | M |
| Activity: | Surfing |
| Injury: | Surfer grabbed shark, which turned & bit him and 2 lifeguards PROVOKED INCIDENT |
Shark attack at Zuma Beach, Santa Monica, California, Usa
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