Shark attack at La Jolla, San Diego County, California, Usa

Shark attack details: La Jolla, San Diego County, California, 24-Jul-1957
Date of attack: July 24th 1957
Location: La Jolla, San Diego County, California
Shark species: Said to involve a 1 m Great white shark, but thought that it was more likely a blue shark
Name of victim: Earl .A. Murray
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Spearfishing on Scuba
Injury: Diver jabbed shark with spear and it make a threat display. No injury PROVOKED INCIDENT

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Said to involve a 1 m white shark, but thought that it was more likely a blue shark Said to involve a 1 m Great white shark, but thought that it was more likely a blue shark

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