Shark attack at Atascadero Beach, Morro Bay, San Luis Obispo County, California, Usa

Shark attack details: Atascadero Beach, Morro Bay, San Luis Obispo County, California, 28-Apr-1957
Date of attack: April 28th 1957
Location: Atascadero Beach, Morro Bay, San Luis Obispo County, California
Shark species: Great white shark
Name of victim: Peter Savino
Age of victim: 25 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Swimming
Injury: FATAL, seen with arm in mouth of shark. Body not recovered.

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