Shark attack at Bodega Rock, Sonoma County, California, Usa

Shark attack details: Bodega Rock, Sonoma County, California, 04-Oct-1959
Date of attack: October 4th 1959
Location: Bodega Rock, Sonoma County, California
Shark species: 5 m [16.5'] Great white shark, identified by Dr. W. I. Follett on tooth marks
Name of victim: James Hay
Age of victim: 30 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Diving for abalone
Injury: Ankle twisted, swim fin bitten

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5 m [16.5'] white shark, identified by Dr. W. I. Follett on tooth marks 5 m [16.5'] Great white shark, identified by Dr. W. I. Follett on tooth marks

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