Shark attack at Aptos, Santa Cruz County, California, Usa

Shark attack details: Aptos, Santa Cruz County, California, 19-May-1960
Date of attack: May 19th 1960
Location: Aptos, Santa Cruz County, California
Shark species: 4 m to 5 m [13' to 16.5'] Great white shark
Name of victim: Suzanne Marie Theriot
Age of victim: 16 years old
Sex of victim: F
Activity: Swimming
Injury: Left leg bitten, surgically amputated below the knee

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4 m to 5 m [13' to 16.5'] white shark 4 m to 5 m [13' to 16.5'] Great white shark

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