Shark attack at Pacific Beach, California, Usa

Shark attack details: Pacific Beach, California, 05-Nov-1958
Date of attack: November 5th 1958
Location: Pacific Beach, California
Shark species: Great white shark
Name of victim: 4.3 m skiff, occupant: Bob Shay
Sex of victim:
Activity: Fishing
Injury: No injury to occupant, shark chasing barracuda tied to the stern rammed skiff & slashed the motor

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