Shark attack at Off La Jolla Cove, California, Usa

Shark attack details: Off La Jolla Cove, California, 23-Jul-1959
Date of attack: July 23rd 1959
Location: Off La Jolla Cove, California
Shark species: 3 m [10'] hammerhead
Name of victim: 15-foot boat: occupant Woodrow Smith
Sex of victim:
Activity: Fishing
Injury: No injury to occupant, shark rammed boat

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3 m [10'] hammerhead 3 m [10'] hammerhead

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