Shark attack at Tomales Point, Marin County, California, Usa

Shark attack details: Tomales Point, Marin County, California, 24-Apr-1960
Date of attack: April 24th 1960
Location: Tomales Point, Marin County, California
Shark species: 4.9 m [16'] Great white shark
Name of victim: Frank I. Gilbert
Age of victim: 48 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Skindiving for abalone (but at surface)
Injury: Foot & swim fin bitten

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4.9 m [16'] white shark 4.9 m [16'] Great white shark

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